Or for those who have no construction/contractor/carpentry experience, knowledge and background, would you find value learning from a professional who has extensive knowledge and experience in their field to help you find and purchase the right investment property?

A good broker will have extensive and varied relationships.

Was just wondering if the process to get it approved is extensive ?

My guess is the water problems are most likely to be more extensive then you see.  

KW is know for extensive training programs.  

These kids had an extension cord running from our tenants  apartment & were running a torpedo LP gas heater & BBQ inside the garage.

If he isn't, negotiate an extension to your inspection period.

You can find it mentioned in the FAQs on the city of Denver's STR website here, but to make it easy, here's the language on there:Each unit in a duplex is a separate primary dwelling unit, so the primary resident of each unit may obtain a license to conduct an STR.

They all require a fairly extensive remodel.

We put $16,000 into another persons building, and signed a 3 year lease, with 5 additional extensions.