You could lose your job, so what many of us do, you could die tomorrow or you could live 70 or 80 years like most of is, but planning for the worst can also handicap how you live in the present.

When a great deal presents itself, all investors (newbie and seasoned) want it.  

Simply present the facts and make a logical argument for a lower price.FIND A PROPERTY YOU WANT, THEN FIGURE OUT WHAT PRICE WORKS FOR YOUThis all goes back to a classic Bigger Pockets mantra "Find a deal you like, and then figure out what purchase price works for you."

I worked my tail off to present them and show my numbers and 15 minutes later they were in the garbage can.  

This strategy allows you to be flexible to keep buying properties as the opportunities present themselves.

Which might not help you too much.If you go just a little farther east you will find some other markets that present a great ROI.

I have the chance with my day job to go to 1/4 time May-July which presents me a perfect opportunity to sweat equity into a remodel, and hire out still over half of it.  

I would just say that **** just happens in the future you do not expect and be prepared for whatever happens.Forget about the past and just think about the present and base your decisions on the present and you know what will likely happen in the future.  

Here are my takes on some of the issues presented here:Airbnb lawsHere in Denver (and neighboring Aurora), the city's new Airbnb law allows short-term rentals ONLY in your primary residence.

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