I position my inspections as 'planning for future repairs/improvements' which mitigates that whole 'he's here to get my security deposit' mindset.And, I would rather have the tenant with me than to have him later claim that something was broken during the inspection.  

Many OOS investors pick one market to master before expanding.Spending the next few months learning and analyzing deals is a great plan!

It's possible to buy property in Germany with as little as 5-10% down, making it an attractive option for service members and civilian government employees stationed there or planning to settle.

I’m planning to start by buying in Buffalo to gain experience and learn the ropes.

I am pretty new myself to real estate investing but my plan is to own many LTRs .

I am also leaning towards GC'ing it myself, so I'm using an architect to draw up plans, and I'm looking for subs.

Nor can they see any construction plans to assess true value.

We started construction in February 2025 and are planning to start leasing up in Spring of 2026." 

All this to say they are getting serious about permitting so if you are planning to invest in San Antonio in the short term rental space, MAKE SURE to check that the property is eligible for a short term rental permit given the density limits above and have a Realtor experienced with the San Antonio permitting requirements and rules. 

A good real estate accountant can save you thousands of dollars by leveraging entity selection and formation, tax deductions, cost segregations, bonus depreciation and tax planning.I recommend finding an accountant specializing in real estate taxation, business taxation, financial planning and tax planning.Consider working with your accountant remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for an accountant willing to work with you throughout the year.