Some basic research on AirDNA and calling different agents to gain an idea on short term rental laws---for example Estes Park, Colorado has very stringent laws and a limited number of vacation rental licenses (kind of like a liquor license) with a 3 year waiting period. 

In Colorado Springs, If the assessor lists it as 2 units or there are two electrical meters it is considered two units and there is no way around the 2-unit loan rule, even if you occupy both units. 

thank you @Bryan Otteson yes I have considered going to Colorado Springs about 1-1/2 hours, never thought about pueblo.

I host the Colorado Springs Real Estate Investor Association that meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:30.

I know Colorado Springs is a hot market right now and I know many owners that are receiving 5 postcards a week from people wanting to buy their properties.

I live in colorado springs and found a couple properties that seem promising.

Looking to connect with wholesalers in the Co Springs and Pueblo areas. Let me know if you'd like to talk.Thanks in advance.Adam

Investment Info:Single-family residence wholesale investment in Colorado Spgs.

Investment Info:Single-family residence wholesale investment in Colorado Spgs.

Any connections in Colorado with a steel building contractor?