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.  

I just don't understand what happened here.Your PM could do a better job by requiring the tenant to take pictures or video so they understand the issue and can share that information with the plumber.

Either way, I will be very specific and intentional with vetting the property and numbers before I go through with the sale.

I have heard about ALE Solutions & DAN Housing from Jesse Vasquez's YT videos and i'm enrolled with them.

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

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!

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

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

Insurance is done with a carrier that allows for undergrads (usually Foremost).Re: legality, this is specific to the town.

While the specifics aren’t fully transparent, consistent negative feedback could impact a listing's visibility.