Everything is harder and takes longer because the government is involved.

So, in the foreseeable future, every non-government job your tenants have will vanish.

And does your calculation take into consideration the fact that an entire town can burn down, and the only assistance the government will give you is a $700 gift card? 

Than one has to get familiar with the market one is targeting, I get with various government board members and engineers to find receptiveness of such project and if city plan already has a designated area of interest for such, which it often does.

I was stunned by how much the county government assessed vacant lots for.

Wait until the government wipes out your business and livelihood with unconstitutional laws in the name of "public safety."

People with cushy government paychecks and benefits and job security.I agree with you that state and Federal losses are not necessarily tied.

I keep seeing posts about HB 24-1098 which severely restricts a landlords ability to evict non paying tenants or restricting folks on rental assistance from the government.  

@Yashar Fred too much trouble dealing with this government program and SAHA particularly yet another example of government waste.

I would do the following, at a minimum:-request that he complete your rental application (hopefully you have a thorough application),-request identification documents (government-issued),-require that he provide you with proof of his visa status and the authorized length of stay,-verify his employment, income, and financial stability, and-contact his previous landlords for references.If he cannot satisfy these application requirements, do not approve.