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.

Subject-to purchases are very enticing, but they are becoming more and more regulated as the federal government has stated that any realtors or closing companies who assist in a FHA, VA or USDA loan subject-to transaction may have their ability to transact these loans revoked for up to a year! 

Although insurance may cover the rebuilding of your property, it could be vacant for months or years until the community recovers and people return.Operating costs: Every dollar lost to property taxes, and insurance is a dollar less for you to live on.Rent control: Government control of your rental property can transform a promising investment into a nightmare.Location Selection Process and ToolsYou can try to analyze all possible cities in the US and select the “best”.