There are investors that are implementing each of those strategies right now in SW Atlanta but only you can determine what is right for you.  

I will look into implementing some of those strategies.David I will email you with some info.

Anyways....I am starting to second guess myself....should I not be so stringent and be more open to hiring a "contractor" that has a license outside of Denver and works with licensed Electricians and Plumbers within Denver??

No, you can still implement the BRRRR strategy even with a property you purchased with the help of a loan. 

On the other hand the pricing is getting pushed down due to Airbnb suggested pricing algorithms, high competition, stringent permitting regulations, harsh penalties.

I have a tenant moving out end of November and due to higher chances of having vacancy because of the time of the year, I was thinking of implementing an 18-month lease for the future.Thoughts?

I'm with Account Closed- whatever changes are proposed in any agency in DC, it may be a long time before they're ever implemented and if they are ever to be implemented it could be under a new admin that ends up not bringing it about.

- The beauty of real estate investing (or investing in general I guess) is that even though my primary growth phase is over, I couldn't stop the growth if I tried - the investments have taken on a momentum that will continue - I still buy additional rental property if I find something I like - and I don't even bother running the numbers to see what the return will be - Good conversation for the weekend - Thanks for starting it.Good Luck and Happy Investing,jeffHi Jeff,Thanks for your detailed comment and congratulations on your success.Well done mate and my hats off :)You have used leverage very well to get you to where you are today and the decision to sell a few properties and pay of debt is very wise.Everyone else looking at using leverage when starting out should look up to your comment and implement a similar strategy.Slow and steady wins the race.Safety first.Thanks again and much success 

Looking to implement a non-refundable $79 type fee for $3k coverage that all guests must pay when booking.

The #2 thing you can do is create and implement policies and procedures for tenants that get out of line.