Seems like the tide of STR regulation in Colorado is in the direction of restriction not permission.

Thought that I would be able to get a more direct answer if I asked here.

So what we did was we’d direct Lo Ball Ho to a property that was over priced where we wanted to “shock” the seller into (hopefully) getting a grip on reality.

I'm open to changing the listing, updating our pricing, adding amenities, or anything else that would lead to more spring and fall bookings.We allow pets, so that's been a big draw for this house. 

I hear a lot of people using general contractors but I don't hear a lot doing the work them selfs.

It doesn't take that long to fully analyze a market (notice I wrote market, not property), so why waste your time using a tool that leads you nowhere.

Types of fees:Application fees:  Above info is spot on, the only advice I would give is that higher fees means less applicants (we decided not to charge at all when we self managed, it did not add up to very much each year) and if it is non-refundable there are likely tenant-landlord laws about what you have to disclose about your criteria before they apply.Late rent: If rent is late, there is an exra fee. 

I started my first marketing campaign which kicks off on the 11th of direct mail and RVM.

As part of my current situation, a nice lead generating platform is included in my MLS dues so I would like to keep that. 

I have done flips in MD, feel free to reach out directly if you have any questions.