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!

If this isn't an attractive alternative to your business partner then you might consider changing the ownership structure or operating agreement as one of your options.

Quote from @Sarah Rosko: We manage several medium-term rentals as well and typically operate with a 30-day minimum stay.

One thing I would mention though - doing STR just to save taxes often leaves you operationally unstable or too detached from the management to be successful.

And i have seen other do it like i said in San Antonio only to have that operator get in major trouble with the state and the investors get wiped out.. there is more than just YOU buying a home without an investor putting up the dollars to buy it.

When funding is rare and flips are plentiful, there will be enough opportunities for everyone but return will be depressed and better operators will make better returns. 

Verify the purchase price, potential rental income, and operating costs to determine whether it’s truly profitable.Understand Debt: Taking on $500,000+ in debt is a serious commitment.

Also, depending on your long term goals, transitioning part of your portfolio into more passive investments might help reduce operational stress while keeping your equity working for you.

Use an operating account for income and expenses, a reserve account for maintenance and taxes, and a high-yield savings account (HYSA) like Capital One's 4% APY for idle funds awaiting reinvestment.

Quote from @Carlos Lopes: Gross income doesn't matter.This is the number most people post, and it's 92.7% useless.What you need is NET income, meaning the money left over after all expenses, and that should include a dollar amount for your personal time spent operating the business.