You need to check local laws because there are some nuances on controling thermostats and utility billing depending on the state.

The receipt handling process is head and shoulders above everyone else, with OCR that pulls data out of the receipts and pre-populates your transaction, the ability to send in receipts by email, and the ability to snap (or email) receipts now and book them later, so you don't have to stop and enter a whole transaction at the gas pump or in line at the hardware store.

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. 

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.

The 'one family' restriction was imposed by local regulations, not by choice.

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. 

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