While Tom is definitely correct that reaching out to speak to a provider on your shortlist, or even go out to visit them in person, is a fantastic way to get a feel for the business and the people you would be working with for 10+ years, a lot of the market info you need is definitely available online. 

Hamilton County is a fantastic area.

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Because they will have a written policy posted in their office or online that states the credit/background/income guidelines for approval of an application.  

Its a fantastic way to learn.

Those types of meetings are a fantastic resource, definitely be a regular.

Like I said, both are fantastic investment choices, but VERY different from one another.

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What a fantastic problem to have!

The real estate commission does not give a definition of 'short term' vs 'long term', other than to say with 'short term' rentals there is no lease agreement in place.However, they also state that if you DO have a real estate license, then your short term rentals fall within the guidelines and purview of the real estate commission.So if you are going to only manage short term rentals in Colorado - you are may be better of NOT getting your real estate license.Thank you Garry C for the correction!