@Ashish Acharya A big part of my post is highlighting how specific details in local regulations can make it increasingly challenging to operate short-term rentals, even in towns where they’re technically permitted.

This is specific to this, I have the detailed 411 on this, including full background on seller, why selling, how things have gone, maintenance history and recent updates/upgrades such as the newer roof, HVAC etc etc etc... 

If they like the unit and want to move forward I send them an application through MySmartMove to get a background and credit check.

Technically, Conventional allows 15% down but you end up incurring a hefty hit to your rate/points options when you put down less than 20%, which makes causes most people opt to put 20% down.

Have an unusual background.  

We are considering becoming a private lender with them and I am doing some background research on him and his companies and wondering if anyone has done any deals with them.

You also have setback restrictions which are based on height.That’s just some of technical parts of zoning.

Quote from @Eva Sha: I have a background in architectural design and would like to get into commercial real estate investing, but I don’t know where to start.

My prior background was in nursing.  

We steer our clients away from houses that might technically have high rent but are in a stagnant or declining area.Real estate investments should be about long-term appreciation, not just a snapshot of today's cash flow.