Hi John - Under the passive activity loss (PAL) rules, you can deduct rental losses against passive income. 

It will easily be your most trusted resource with your specific case.2) Fema will not cover anything business-related I was told multiple times.  

After reviewing the latest ordinances, reports, and city guidelines, here’s a summary of my findings as of 11/18/2024:Key FindingsPermit Types and Fees:Type 1 (Owner-Occupied): $300 for 3 years.Type 2 (Non-Owner-Occupied): $450 for 3 years.Density caps apply to Type 2 permits (12.5% of block face).Enforcement:3 violations in 3 years lead to permit revocation.Fines up to $500/day for violations.Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT):City: 9%, County: 1.75%, State: 6%.Platforms like Airbnb and VRBO will remit directly to the city starting Feb 2025.Platform Obligations:STRs must have valid permits; unpermitted properties will be removed by platforms like Airbnb.Special Exceptions for Density Limits:Require approval by the Board of Adjustment (BOA).Zip Code BreakdownI focused on these 11 zip codes:Under San Antonio Rules:78205, 78204, 78215, 78210, 78212, 78245, 78258Independent Municipalities (Separate Rules):Alamo Heights (78209)Leon Valley (78238)Helotes (78023)Next Steps:Research density caps and zoning in specific zip codes.Dive into independent municipality rules for Alamo Heights, Leon Valley, and Helotes.Evaluate market maturity and income potential using tools like AirDNA.If anyone has experience operating STRs in San Antonio or these specific zip codes, I’d love to hear your insights, especially about density limits, enforcement trends, or community sentiment.Thanks in advance!

Do the tax advantages outweigh the SDIRA related fees (ie setup, custodian, transaction, asset specific, administrative)?

Normally, unless there are specific building code restrictions, the amount of units allowed on a lot is determined by the Floor Area Ratio. 

“I don’t remember any specifics right now,” she told San Antonio attorney Leslie Luttrell, who represents multiple creditors in the bankruptcy.

I think @Sean Graham would be able to help you on specifics of if your intended replacement property will have enough 1245 assets.If you want we can hop on a call and go through all of the hurdles. requirements and timelines for a 1031.

People that specifically visit a website (realtor.com, Zillow, etc.) are more likely to be serious shoppers.

@Aus Smith have your company join NARPM, where you will have access to more PMCs for info.1) Company specific.

The home is on a septic tank so i need to be specific with septic care.