Don't limit yourself to the San Antonio area, you may not find one! 

Bet they're making their car payments (walking sucks! 

Short term, leaving financing in place during rehab prior to resale — great strategy with limited risk to either party. 

Hi Marc - Aircover offers some protection for damages caused by guests, but it’s limited and doesn’t replace having dedicated STR insurance.

I am betting 0. because anger and blame is easy.

Under the PAL limitation, only passive losses can offset passive income.

, whether there's a high water table that encroaches on any underground utilities or foundations (and does that water table have significant seasonal water level variations), encroachments by roads or other improvements on your property, limitations imposed by easements or rights of way, etc.

If I understand correctly your siblings goals are to sell their rental properties, use the funds to purchase a primary residence they'll eventually move into, and limit their tax liability correct?

The only thing propping them up and forcing them higher is our monetary system and governmental regulations that limit competition in the market place. 

I am exploring this area and have heard some noise regarding the further limitations on beach access points along the coast, creating some havoc for str owners.