Even if you've done all the math correctly, making $250/month on $70,000 of equity isn't a very attractive deal.

I don't use them anymore though because tile looks better and attracts a better class of tenant.

People will be attracted to not only the property, but also to you as a landlord.

I appreciate it.A bit more info on what I'm thinking... our town is around 2600 people, growing tourist place, but in need of affordable housing for both year-round and seasonal residents.

In the meantime, ask yourself what keeps attracting people to Denver. 

Anyone have any innovative strategies, success (or failure) stories, or just any general advice in attracting and connecting with institutional investors?

Lastly whatever page and or platform you decide to have a presence on you have to make your page/account attractive.

That is a trick used by sellers to attract novice investors into paying above market prices.

My advice to you is to find a run down duplex, put your 3.5% down payment in and use your other cash to fix your duplex up to a standard that would attract nicer tenants and demand a better rent per month.

Some people might see a $600 incentive more attractive, vs a $650 rent (if market rate is $700).