Keep in mind over the last year that for much of that time you were prohibited from charging late fees if the property is under a government backed loan program.

Owner/occupants also have the option to make their buildings "active" and use the large losses created by cost segregation and compliance with the Tangible Property Regulations against the business income.

Does anyone know the rules & regulations surrounding short term rentals in Douglas County, CO and if they are strict to enforce any such rules?   

Unless you are buying a chain with a national advertising campaign (Like MCDonalds), or some kind of government issued license that is hard to get (Liquor License) Or even something like mineral rights.Other than those few things, you're buying a lot of hot air.

It is a rare break in favor of individuals in an overly regulated state. 

David tell me about the US government creating inflation?  

Do you have a link to where I can find this regulation?

There are a lot of government loan programs that have the sole purpose of getting people who have low credit scores or who are building their credit into a mortgage.

On any commercial properties, it's very difficult to get fully amortizing loans unless they are not only larger loan amounts, but also using government or agency financing.You might want to call a couple more banks and see what you can get, and then make a decision. 

I have a woman who applied for the apartment whose only source of income is SSI Disability from the government...does anyone else have renters whose income is from SSI disability every month?