Here's some background: Data warehouses need the following: 20-50 megawatts of power, land (3, 9000+ square foot facilities within arms distance of each other), water and fiber optics. 1.

You can try to research to make sure the utilities are there for sewer, water, electric, etc. 

There were exposed water lines and pipes in the rooms and missing doors.

After reviewing the latest ordinances, reports, and city guidelines, here’s a summary of my findings as of 11/18/2024:Key FindingsPermit Types and Fees:Type 1 (Owner-Occupied): $300 for 3 years.Type 2 (Non-Owner-Occupied): $450 for 3 years.Density caps apply to Type 2 permits (12.5% of block face).Enforcement:3 violations in 3 years lead to permit revocation.Fines up to $500/day for violations.Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT):City: 9%, County: 1.75%, State: 6%.Platforms like Airbnb and VRBO will remit directly to the city starting Feb 2025.Platform Obligations:STRs must have valid permits; unpermitted properties will be removed by platforms like Airbnb.Special Exceptions for Density Limits:Require approval by the Board of Adjustment (BOA).Zip Code BreakdownI focused on these 11 zip codes:Under San Antonio Rules:78205, 78204, 78215, 78210, 78212, 78245, 78258Independent Municipalities (Separate Rules):Alamo Heights (78209)Leon Valley (78238)Helotes (78023)Next Steps:Research density caps and zoning in specific zip codes.Dive into independent municipality rules for Alamo Heights, Leon Valley, and Helotes.Evaluate market maturity and income potential using tools like AirDNA.If anyone has experience operating STRs in San Antonio or these specific zip codes, I’d love to hear your insights, especially about density limits, enforcement trends, or community sentiment.Thanks in advance!

The HVAC and water heater estimated to be 6 to 8 years old by the inspector.

She claimed "air quality" and "water quality" problems among her chief concerns.

.:  For example any water leak, of the contractor charges me $250, out of that $60 tenant pays.As everyone else has mentioned, charging a fee is stupid. 

It is best to run a new electrical line to the unit that has the water and only allow that unit to use the W&D. 

Right now, this is working, but we're in a hot market.

I do not unless it is an emergency so the pipe bursting recently was flooding their home and unfortunately they didnt know how to turn the water off regardless that I told them how before etc!