I also try to be really clear with the MTR tenants I have how things are going to operate during their stay so there is no confusion when they are staying.This includes describing if there will be mid stay cleans, mid stay restocks, payment schedule, etc.

built into rate for my fees -Interest Only payments for 1st 18 mos.

Notably, short-term rentals are categorized as non-residential properties.

Big down payments. 

House-hacking of some kind in Denver will allow you to buy with less down and get most of your payment covered by others, allowing you to save for the next. 

This house as is is worth about $340,000 I would be purchasing it from him for about $320,000 with a $30,000 down payment. 

Most architects (and Contractors) do not like to follow up on their colleagues work.My first thought though was that you should go after the Contractor (and possibly the Architect) for non-performance.

If using a lender this is a non issue.

One thing to consider is that Texas is a non-disclosure states, so you will find more difficulties in finding comps in the area.

The funds supposedly earmarked for these payments were instead usedto cover its debt repayments.