As I said earlier, this is strictly for investment purposes.The property does not have to be turnkey, if there is room for improvement that's of no concern as we both have the skill set to invest in whatever upgrades are required.

AccountantsRole:Accountants take financial data and make sense of it, ensuring compliance with regulations and helping business owners understand their numbers.

@Ryan Fox some great info here, but while you are correct that a service member assuming a VA loan restores eligibility to the initial veteran, making the deal more attractive, it is not strictly true that a veteran can only have one VA loan.

It's required now with the new regulations.

Traditional bank loans can be slow and have strict requirements, while hard money and private lending seem to offer more flexibility.For those who’ve secured funding before, what’s been your experience?

If you enjoy hands-on management and rapid income growth, this could be your strategy​​.Considerations: Expect higher maintenance costs, variable income, and stricter local regulations in some areas.3.

Seriously Disney for STR.Also all these regulations in CO surprise me.   

For larger tracts, entitlement and zoning are key, so I recommend working closely with local planning and zoning departments early on to understand regulations and potential hurdles.

Any insight on how strictly that will be enforced?

A CPA familiar with local STR regulations can definitely help make sure you’re set up correctly!