Stay persistent and consistent and you will eventually get to reach your goal. 

If your ultimate goal is rentals then Brandon Turner has 2 good books titled "Managing Rental Properties" & "Rental Property Investing".

Don't feel like you have to limit yourselves in you goals.

Our goal is to find the ones that need 1 day to 2 weeks worth of rehab to get rent ready.Also you will notice this isn't HGTV world where you overdo all the rehab and make no money (heh haha)This is strategic reno to get in get out , not take on huge cap x.We will pay a premium for a new roof and new boiler so that we can do rent ready reno and get cash flowing with a solid SFR that will cash flow for years without a capx surprise in 3 years.Also, we know when we have 1 day to 3 years left on a roof.  

This type of transaction has very specific rules to make sure to speak to a professional who clearly understands that, and moreover understand exactly what you're trying to accomplish as this may or may not be a good fit

All depends on what you're goal is.

Never mind the fact that there are a whole lot of people looking to buy a property (increasing by the day) to live in themselves.From what I have seen, most MLS listed duplex properties in Denver (and most other properties, too) are at a purchase price that would put you so far away from the 1% goal - it would be impossible to cash flow them now or in the near future. (1% being the rough guide for considering a property, rent/month is 1% of the purchase price of the property).

He's grossing over $40k/month, and his goal is to net at least $1k/unit. 

My goals are investment properties, not active income.  

We'll also keep you posted on what I find that may be a good fit for you.