I'm a big advocate of getting one's ducks in order now in terms of asset protection, your business structures, your retirement & your estate sooner rather than later - so that you are prepared way before something might happen.  

However, the extent of my sales related experience is with Planet Fitness selling gym memberships.

(Health) go to gym 3 times a week.

The sooner the better, so kudos for making the decision to get the ball rolling. 

The HOA has an onsite pool and access to an exclusive neighborhood rec center with legit gym, free fitness classes, childcare, kids pool, lap pool, party space, etc.The deal: It’s listed for $170k.

I would recommend not doing it unless the difference is substantially more than 7k.You’re considering tying up more money- that 7k could get you 1/3 of the way to a new property, and I’m betting the new property will cashflow you more than your interest savings might.Plus, you may decide to sell the property sooner than expected.

That being said this is something I am going to have to figure out or get over sooner than later if I want to scale any more.

Investors in Denver: is this possible with enough research, networking, and lead generation, or would it be better to find myself a cash flowing single family unit so that I can make this deal happen sooner and build equity?

I'm wondering what the best plan would be to get financially free, sooner rather than later.

Should I wait until the property is ready to go and take new pictures or try and start marketing it sooner?