Rpdata.com.au is probably the best for residential dataAny of the major agencies CBRE/JLL/Knight Frank/Savills/Mirvac will have reportsPlus a lot of the publicly listed REITs will have reports too ie DEXUS/Investa/Lend Lease/Westfield/Stockland/Cromwell etc.

I think it would require a major asset heavy backer to provide the confidence the investing public needs to scale to profitability.  

If so, you can't really pivot to short-term rentals there and have to capitalize on the inn vibe and in-house services.My major question is why is the current owner, who bought it after it sat vacant for twenty years, looking to sell you the problem they can't fix?

The kids were OK but the mother, who was really the payer, was a major hassle.

It also has a good sized tech hub, and major employers like coors, Amazon, Buckley space force base, Lockheed Martin, etc.

For instance, FHA guidelines are very strict and restrictive when it comes to using departing-residence rental income to qualify for a new FHA loan (such as the 100-mile rule).

My major takeaway from it it all was most all the haters were from the left coast or notably direct competitors. 

The vast majority of lawsuits against Landlords are for wrongful eviction, security deposit disputes, and Fair Housing Violations.

The fact that your property is in a strong area with high-quality renters and growth potential is a major advantage.First, revisit your numbers to include all expenses and potential tax benefits, like depreciation and mortgage interest deductions.

Quote from @Ben Trageser: I would recommend calling the zoning department of the town and asking.