RE meetups that have helped me are very specific to San Francisco Bay Area market (sales and median rents in the last year and last quarter) so I'd recommend finding a meet up or session that might address your local market and if that's a viable option for you to invest in. 

I am also looking to invest in a property in Texas, specifically San Antonio. 

Hey everyone,I’ve been diving into San Antonio’s STR regulations to get a clearer picture of how friendly the market is for short-term rentals.

I have seen this work in high priced markets like San Jose Ca.. where the property owner is a very wealthy business person with no time for rentals and the person they sublet to is close t them either friend or bizz associate and will work the property to make  the delta as the owner just does not want to mess with day to day and there is extreme trust.The other thing I have done personally is with the insurance companies ..

Insurance would cover it, I would pay the deductible, and no assets would be lost.If you are in an area like San Diego where people are more likely to sue, a judge is more likely to find you guilty, and the payout is expected to be higher, you may consider an umbrella insurance policy.

In San Francisco Bay Area, my 2024 rates are $0.494 for peak and $0.464 off peak hours per kWh for the two counties my properties are in. 

Are vacant properties in Texas a better investment compared to other property types, considering factors like acquisition costs, demand, potential appreciation, and holding expenses?

I know I will not obtain this rent to price ratio this year on my San Diego STRs.   

Quote from @Twana Rasoul: @Jon Ful I'm happy to recommend some contacts if you are interested...I've tried and reached out to several cost seg companies for properties here in San Diego. 

I attended her event in San Antonio.