I’m in my late 20s and not in a rush to retire, but my goal is to achieve financial independence in the next 10 years through real estate.I’m considering two options:Option 1: House Hacking with a Multifamily PropertyI probably have to use all my cash for the down payment, and the rent income won't cover the mortgage.

Alternatively if you feel confident in the higher value, I would ask if the lender is open to doing an independent appraisal ordered by an AMC instead of a desktop one. 

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

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!

A separate flip account can help manage flips independently.

You can learn to do this independently or get a rockstar REALTOR to lead the way.

The sale describes HUD loans which statistically has LTV's less than 100% within its portfolio.  

Does your agent work for the insurance company or are they independent? 

I appreciate your thoughtsSorry for another question, I still beginning my searches about this subject, in this case do you have a LLC holding managing all other companies or all of your companies are totally independent?

You can learn to do this independently or get a rockstar REALTOR to lead the way.