Start by contacting your local building or planning department to figure out if you can re-zone.

My passion for Real Estate was inspired by #1 my husband and 2 other very dear people, Roy Cleeves who 15 years struggling to make mortgage payments, decided to purchase an investment property, and before long Roy purchased another, with now owning 18 properties and growing.  

In addition the building department thinks it's a major metro area so within the City permits are a HUGE hassle according to the contractors I spoke with.

If the SPD is not available, the plan administrator or human resources department should be contacted for a copy of the most updated version.

As others have alluded to, the property will be left in better condition at move out when the departing tenants know that they will then receive a large refund.

I actually reached out to Fort Collins' zoning department about this a week ago.

The rental department of your brokerage knows who owns a lot of property in the area as well as some agents who have been around for a long time. 

I'm going to start with my zoning and building department and take it from there.

Check in with the city Department of Licenses and Inspections.

I would maybe think about talking to the pro department at the local home depot, normally they can give you a good idea of who is doing good work and who to recommend.