I assume I will be seeking creative advice on how to finance my first few Denver homes, the best local banks to use, how to find local wholesalers, etc.

I am assuming there is more than just wanting to own properties together or in an area you find favorable?

I assume it means that I either need to refinance or pay it off before that five year mark.

I'm assuming was illegal with no permits?

Your question also assumes a sale because you're not going to realize any appreciation until somebody buys the property from you (or perhaps a refi down the road).

.*$2k per is assuming these aren't 1 BR apartments*

Each office is independently owned and operated.Your broker assumes some responsibility for your actions and that is why some will oppose you spending all of your time doing things that don't benefit their business.

As an investor, I'm only able to participate in one, maybe 2, refurb-or-build projects at a time (assuming I'm not a small cog in a big syndicated real estate deal).

I assume these are defined in the note?

If you're going to move in order to do RE investing (buy and hold, I assume you mean by "investing") there are probably few areas that are worse to move to than LA.