I attached some visuals to give an ideal of the type of area. 

Remember, the notion of amassing wealth without investing is a dangerous myth perpetuated by self-proclaimed experts.

Remember, most county assessors either have the info somewhat incorrect or their websites will be nearly impossible to figure out correct sq footage, especially for unfinished areas.

For me once I've identified the target market/ideal guest, my rule of thumb is if enhances their stay/they'd pay extra for it splurge.

Cleaning up our work area, I remembered what my old co-worker once told me on the construction site "There are 3 ways a job gets done: One way in our head, another way planned out, and how the job actually goes." 

We mostly buy off market now but I remember that is actually how I started investing, by flipping foreclosures. 

Just remember though unless you have deep pockets you need to at a bare minimum stay cash flow neutral until you get the property running and your debt paid off.  

I am looking into short term and mid term rentals, ideally in the San Antonio area, at least for my first investment.

Remember last summer when mortgage rates briefly dipped, and it looked like more homeowners might finally list their properties?

Remember, the notion of amassing wealth without investing is a dangerous myth perpetuated by self-proclaimed experts.