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!

Also note the condition of the unit, room by room, on the move-in check list.These are your primary defense EVIDENCE exhibits to be presented in court to counter the tenants claim(s) of non-habitable condition.

However, I’m wondering if I need to engage an Attorney a borrower has missed a payment and it’s time to send a Notice of Default.Must the Notice of Default (NoD) be a letter sent certified mail or would an email sent to the borrower notifying them of non-payment be considered sufficient as a Notice of Default.

If they see that youre generating cash for operations via a non-RE business activity, it could be an issue.

But it can be done and done successfullyAs I see it there are 4 major reasons why you'd want to rent to students:1) CASH FLOW: They pay a whole lot more than non-students.

Note that if you are married filing joint, only the spouse who is qualifying for REPS is able to count their hours.Step 4: Apply the quantitative testsPer Section 469(c)(7)(B), in order to qualify for REPS, you must meet both of the tests below:750-Hour Test: If you materially participate in a real property trade or business, you must spend 750+ hours during the tax year.More Than Half Test: You must spend more than half of your personal service hours in the real property trade or business in which you materially participate.Step 5: Material participation in rental activities Just because you qualify for real estate professional status does not mean that your rental activities are automatically considered non-passive.

I'm an accidental landlord and REI in Asheville, NC; very fortunate to acquire a great duplex in West Asheville for my foray into the REI space. I continue to pad my social security contributions full-time with the ho...

Is it in a Revocable trust or non-revocable? 

Should the debtor be unwilling or unable to pay within the described time allotted, the note holder can foreclosure.Depending on state law foreclosure can be judicial or non judicial.  

Although they can't leverage the losses to offset non-passive income, like someone with REPs, there's still the opportunity to use the Suspended Passive Activity Losses to offset cap gains on sale or offset other passive income.