First time Investing in SA ( househacking) !

[Louie Mikros]

Good morning y'all. I moved to SA one year ago from New York. My lease is up in january ( currently living on the far west side). Househacking is my step into the door. multi families seem more scarce here and are in unfavorable areas. i have been adjusting my strategies & know i can also start with a single family. i have a couple questions.

what are desirable areas in SA that if buying a single family home would be a great start for househacking. Thinking of renting rooms or airbnb. i know medical center and UTSA are high volume areas which im seeing is more the north side. 

Would it be a smart investment to go ahead and buy a duplex in a more undesirable area at the moment and fix it up. i know rent is much lower in those areas as well. seems to be more class c areas. 

i Am working with an amazing realtor but still wanted to get on here and hear other peoples feedback or advice. Is anyone else houshacking or in a similar position renting rooms or owning a multifamily. 

I have so much to learn and grow from as i know my journey will present obstacles & challenges. Any feedback would be highly appreciated. God bless & thank you for taking the time to read my post :)!

[Aaron Bihl]

I would lean toward a single family with a casita/in-law suite.  Searching for those is a bit tricky but there are quite a few in San Antonio (probably not so much where you are looking) but you get inside 410 and they exist in most neighborhoods.  

I know folks that airbnb the back house and pay their mortgage.  Or you could live in the back house and rent the front, rent by the room, etc.  Lots of options.