Just say no.I would almost never do this trade unless all my downside, including potential unknowns, were completely compensated for. 

@Anthony KolbuszBRRRR method is a fantastic strategy, especially with your trade experience.

Properties with low cap rates (5.3%) often trade because investors prioritize appreciation over immediate cash flow.

But day trading is a job at best and a nightmare at worst. 

What is trading paper or contacts called?

If you wanted to do a 1031 exchange down the road to use that equity and trade up then that'd be a good idea.The homes I’m looking at buying are in the 330,000-350,000 range.

For those more entrenched in the Denver development market than I am, is this a fair trade for the city and for the developers?

If the trade value of an old shopping mall is less than the build cost of a new storage space or warehouse, then it doesn't make sense to build a new storage space or warehouse, just buy an old shopping center.

I am more likely to take a risk, but i suspect when my husband is out from under a controlling baby mama, he won’t mind a little risk either.I love Texas, try to vacation there often and my husband is aligned with Texas farm property as a ten year long term goal.I’m also passionate about the trades and if i could do it all again I’d be part owner of some kind of builder or remodeler or specialty trades business. 

I am a teacher by trade, but I am looking to get into real estate since I've been interested in it for years.