An architect or engineer can also provide valuable insight into the design and structural aspects.

I'm not familiar with the San Antonio market, can only speak to the Raleigh/Triangle area market but here's my take: 1) I'm currently invested in Raleigh, Cary, Smithfield, Selma, and Lake Lure NC2) I would consider other cities in NC, but not in TX just due to proximity.  2) SFH vs multi... there are a lot of factors, so depends on how you define "less headache". 

We would both be equally involved in all aspects of management/profits.

Seems like most folks favor the liquidity aspect of building cash or investing it in more liquid assets for now.The reason people are saying don't pay off the mortgage is because you are on a real estate investment site where having available cash to invest, and using equity, is important.

My top 3 favorite aspects of STR's:1).

Don't forget to negotiate, factoring in potential repair costs, and research neighborhood aspects like crime rates and school quality for a successful investment.

Each session focused on a different aspect of building our own personal wealth strategy.

QuickBooksQuickBooks can be a good option for tracking the financial aspects of your deals, such as downpayment, funding sources, mortgage details, and cash flow.Pros:Widely used, with robust reporting features.Can track both income and expenses, making it easier to manage the financial health of your properties.Offers integrations with banks and lending institutions for easier transaction tracking.Cons:There might be a learning curve if you're not familiar with accounting software.May require customization or additional apps to track all the specific real estate details you mentioned.3.

While I can't compete with larger lenders on some aspects of lending, I pride myself on working on providing a mutually beneficial relationship and 'being there' when needed. 

It's not possible to answer the question without defining the scope of what you want...a swim spa style system craned in over the roof could be a couple weeks if it's in stock and can be delivered ASAP...then you just complete decking and landscape and it's finished.