What attracts you specifically to this area? 

San Antonio is an rich vibrant city full of affordable housing, tourist attractions (Alamo, riverwalk, sixflags, white water and more), military bases (Fort Sam Houston, Lackland Air Force Base, and Randolph Air Force Base) and surrounded by great suburbs (Stone Oak, Alamo Ranch, and the Dominion).San Antonio reclaimed its spot as the nation's fastest-growing city in 2023. 

., particularly in neighboring states like New York (Buffalo) or Michigan (Detroit), can be a promising venture for Canadian investors.Evaluating Markets:Buffalo, New York:Pros: Buffalo has seen revitalization efforts, making it attractive for investment.

Any ideas on how to structure that to be most attractive to an investor would be helpful. 

Quote from @Shawn Sopic: When you bought it, it didn't have A/C, so I suspect other buyers will do the same.Installing A/C may not provide a dollar-for-dollar return, but it can make the home more attractive to buyers and enable you to sell it faster.If you spend $10,000 to install the A/C, you can expect it to increase the sales price $5,000 or less.

What is it that you find most attractive about investing in suburban properties and do you invest in the city at all?

New Orleans, with its strategic location at the mouth of the Mississippi River, emerged as a crucial hub for commerce and shipping, attracting entrepreneurs and investors eager to capitalize on its strategic advantages.The Louisiana Purchase not only reshaped the geographical landscape of the United States but also catalyzed economic growth and opportunity on an unprecedented scale.

But it has it's own particular attraction and feel to it.

I ask because there is a very long list of attractive communities that would rank higher than the Coamo (south) area.

Or cash out refi into another attractive property you would want instead of losing all that tax and using only what's left of the proceeds to reinvest.