However, the group you get money to do that from is either government grants or targeted charities because it isn't investors.

These loans do come from banks directly (Fannie/Freddie loans come from the Federal Government) so each bank that offers these types of mortgages might have slightly different requirements. 

Beside the government regulation and insurance shutting down certain markets, STR industry will continuously grow.

However, I think eventually Big Government will win unless Trump has something to say about it.

The government.

Since downtown development land goes for $30 million/acre, $100k imposed by the progressive city government for a 40 story building permit is a minor annoyance.

When valuing the property, focus on its net operating income (NOI) and use a cap rate that reflects Section 8’s stable, government-backed rents.

I did not see that contractor here:http://www.phila.gov/li/Pages/FindLicensedProfessi...And I did not see that contractor here either:https://hicsearch.attorneygeneral.gov/Always a good thing to see that the contractor has registered with the appropriate government department(s),

I've consulted a few times over the years with planners and with the way I buy properties, my liquidity requirements, and my concerns about about how government overspending affects the future, makes me a poor candidate for IRAs and 401(k)s with the stifling regulations.   

It's a monthly REI networking meetup at Red Stick Social on Government in midcity.