it does allow you to repair things outside of the home to a limit. 

All this to say they are getting serious about permitting so if you are planning to invest in San Antonio in the short term rental space, MAKE SURE to check that the property is eligible for a short term rental permit given the density limits above and have a Realtor experienced with the San Antonio permitting requirements and rules. 

Send the letter ASAP, say Monday so there’s no time limit problems.

Cons - Risks as stated by others, can limit which renters are looking at your house. 

I wholeheartedly believe in the end you will come out ahead, but you must be prepared to weather potential storms with the strain of limited to no cash flow, which can be challenging. 

Are you limiting your SFH to Duplex conversions to properties that do not require an architect? 

You can say the best out of the limited number of lenders they have signed up under their company but not in general to the vast majority or finance options under all banks and lenders.

Then think I could have 2 sub meters put in (believe the limit is 1 per main water meter).

Personal usage will limit the loss in 2023, as mentioned in the reply.

Rising land prices are not that common either, and limited to select areas.