You (and everyone) probably knows that standardized process of selling or buying a house; thus, the agent service is almost commoditized -- sure there are variances here and there with special needs, permits unknown, financial irregularities, unclear titles, etc...  

A key step is also meeting with the City and/or all entities who are involved in permitting. 

Any additional permits?

It might save you money on labor and give you more control over projects, but it also means taking on more responsibility for permits, inspections, and subcontractors.

Are you completing these renovations with all appropriate permits and approvals?

I know certain areas where I live are limiting those types of permits, etc.

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!

@Erich HatchFirst, I look at permit history.

Can you take it to the city to get it permitted?

Costs like engineering and permitting can become disproportionately high for mid-size projects.Height and Density: Focus on areas where zoning allows for verticality and density.