I'm a local Realtor in the Raleigh area and specialize in Investment Properties and Property Management.

Local bank or national lender? 

I'm a local investor and Realtor here in Jacksonville, and would be happy to connect over a call sometime soon to discuss your goals and options further. 

I can connect you with some great local lenders if you would like.Once you have your pre-approval letter from a lender, you are ready to start house shopping. 

Given he was originally from Australia I thought it would be prudent to find out from local sources what his back story was.

Hi Heather, Your lending options can vary greatly depending on what type of property you are looking at. 1-4 units, 5-10, and beyond will have different types of lenders and more importantly different loan options. 1-4 you will have the options of FHA/local banks/conventional.

I'm hoping maybe some local Denver, or well versed STR people can point me in the right direction.Here's are the questions: Are there only a limited number of licenses Wheat Ridge is allowing? 

You have to be a local operator to really know anything. 

The local economy is supported by several diverse sectors including healthcare, manufacturing, and retail, which sustains employment levels and underpins rental demand.

Any people in the Goldsboro, North Carolina area interested in starting a local meet-up?