Buying an investment with existing tenants may sound nice on the surface but it can come with a lot of problems.Buying a vacant property and finding your own tenants has additional challenges because you don't know what you're doing.I recommend passing on both deals.

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

This is additional wear-and-tear on your property.4.

My question is- will I be able to finance it just under my name, but have her name listed on the title in addition to mine? 

Additionally, most banks will require a vesting/resting phase of anywhere from 6-12 months, i.e. you'll have to own the property that long before being allowed to refinance.

Good Morning BPers,I'm buying my first house In Old Colorado City next week, very excited, and will be doing some expanding and an addition to the house.I'm looking for recommendations for general contractors and handy men or women, to work on this project.If anyone has good experinces with companies or individuals, working in the Springs area, I'd really like to get their information.Thank you in advance~Will

Just keep shopping.One additional thought to what Jeff said about the leverage a selling broker has over a 1031 buyer - There is no requirement to reveal the 1031 when going into contract. 

Project management, SCRUM, additional users would be amazing but a secondary requirement. 

@Sam Hickey Thanks for the additional info, I was browsing a bit on the USDA site but since their properties are mostly in low population areas I believe that wouldn't be great for downtime getting a tenant in.

Unless my part time (weekends.) work with my broker can pull in additional income, like a few thousands each month, then nothing else really is worth it.