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!

You do not need to "publish" until Evolve is completely done but can have everything ready to go.

Take a look at BP's blog where new articles are published every day: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog4.

I have been reading books published by the creators of the advice and it has been helping, but I still feel like I have way more to learn. 

We’ve published blogs and courses on this topic for a few years but unfortunately we still see the incorrect application of law on 70% of incoming STR prospects!

When the rental was published, they added a mechanical lock with the house keys inside.

Best do Joint venture with an experienced investor and then slowly get independent is a good approach

A separate flip account can help manage flips independently.

Thanks Sharing here an article I published on BiggerPockets last year all about DSCR Loan options especially around the BRRRR Method - maybe can help!

In California, an unlicensed professional cannot independently let a client into a home to show it; only a licensed real estate agent can conduct property showings, although an unlicensed assistant may be present to let someone in under the supervision of a licensed agent for specific purposes like inspections or repairs, but cannot discuss the property details or engage in sales activitiesPaying agents hourly would drive your overhead through the roof especially if the brokerage is not closing deals!!!