For Denver (as well as the rest of the country) if the Fed doesn't increase rates this time, they very well might cause a panic.

Both agencies have an initial period, 20-30 days, that the property is only available to owner occupants, Fannie calls it First Look, and these dates are shown in their listings.  

I was planning on checking the box for a 45 day close period on the contract, and in the event I find a buyer start the title and lien search at that point.  

But by email, we agreed to a 3 day inspection period.

In NYC the upside is equity gains over a period of time.  

For personal reasons had to move out, and started renting 02/2012, it's now 3 yr 10 months in rental with 4 month vacancy during this period.1. 

I also specialize in flipping Tax Deed Land Lots, Multiple Choice Offers and Seller Finance Rentals where both the Seller and the new tenants pay me which leaves me with a little cash flow while I wait for the mortgage balance to go down and the property value to go up during the 1 to 3 yr Seller Finance period.

I specialize in Wholesales, flipping Tax Deed Land Lots, Multiple Choice Offers and Seller Finance Rentals where both the Seller and the new Lease Option tenants pay me, leaving me with a little cash flow while I wait for the mortgage balance to go down and the property value to go up during the 1 to 3 yr Seller Finance period.

The analysis I advised would tend to agree and point to flip (shorter holding period) as plan A in hot markets.

Also check your state statutes to see if your within your guidelines with late fees and grace periods.