I'm a huge fan of San Antonio as an STR market, but it is, like most "mature" markets, very sensitive about WHAT performs well. 

Part of the motivation for congress writing Dodd Frank was to clamp down on the investors offering preditory terms re  rent to own and seller financing and that view has carried into craigslist rent to own adds and you say zillow. 

REI is a long-term venture; if you cannot hold this will be a very difficult process.  

.: Does anyone have any information about the short term rental market in Kyle Texas?

Your decision to lease this property for short periods is what makes this a short term rental property, not the property itself.

Quote from @Elam Fisher Jr: Anyone have experience with mid term rentals in Baltimore city?  

At the very least she will be able to carry forward the losses for a very long time, helping her get into cash flow positive status much faster. 

Hi Robert, in terms of the work that could be done easily I suggest activities such as painting, flooring if you have the proper tools, and tiling.

This has been a LONG time coming. 

Quote from @Scott Mac: Safety - Inherit a fully paid for SFH, in decent condition, in the neighborhood you live in, and rent it out to long term tenants who you are comfortable with.