Also make sure you know if there are any breed restrictions for dogs on the house.

Good luck to you and I will be happy to bird dog properties for you.

Some have used Angies list and the same thing, but you have to challenge angies list contractors to give you "investor" pricing, plus you have to know what price an investor should pay for each rehab task...I've taken Pet Youngs rehabber training, he's a local trainer who some times speaks at GA REIA and North Metro REIA and his trainings have given pricing you should be looking to get from your contractors.

Of course, I don't have the bells and whistles they offer, but I do have a small yard for dogs and raised garden beds which could be a wash amenities wise.

I haven't use it to get rid of any pet odors yet.

I feel much more sorry for them on recent weekend days now that my husband has decided to make homemade dehydrated liver treats for our dog (pounds of liver cooking low for 10-12 hours or so.

Jackie, Talk to a lawyer and get straight answers and not rely on all the internet hype where someone is trying to sell their services or wanting to be top dog on what the rules are but can not back it up with references that they have help anyone.

They have 2 dogs, but by far the smallest bedroom in the house, as well as their own bathroom.

Bridget, @Anson Young hosted an great Podcast that touched on wholesaling strategies:http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/09/05/virtual-investing-deals-heated-market-anson-young/In addition, there is a local REI meetup group that you can hit up for expanding your network and getting information regarding "bird dogging" techniques and general Denver market analysis and current events.

I believe they have a legal obligation to pay rent (~$500) and utilities for 12/24-1/1, $3k for breaking the lease, in addition to some possible damage from 3 large dogs for which I wish I had the $3k before the inspection and security deposit refund.