Welcome to the community and be ready for a huge amount of information at your finger tips.

You have a number of issues in your post unfortunately.

@Sung Yu the above posts are right on the money. 

I have read so many posts from Denise Evans but I don't fully understand the 'giving notice' aspect. 

I've seen a few posts from you about them.  

Splitting the gift across multiple years may reduce immediate tax reporting but requires appraisals, legal documentation and proper structuring.If the house is highly appreciated, holding it for inheritance may be more tax-efficient because the recipient would receive a stepped-up basis to the FMV at the time of your passing, eliminating much of the capital gains tax liability.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

Quote from @Sherylyn Holden: I posted awhile back about the new short term rental rules in San Antonio here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/530/topics/1200417-new-...Wanted to share a brief update on my experience and some other helpful notes:The city is getting serious about these rules.

This is a great tip

.  --- From the zoning code it says, an RM-2 zoned lot can have "1 unit per 2,500 sf. of lot area"If you don't meet that lot size requirement you'll need to make a request for a variance, then post notice about the desired change in front of the building.

@Tayvion Payton  When I see posts like this, something I'm thinking the poster thinks financing is easier on 5+ units due to commercial loans or that the numbers make more sense.