The public searches are pretty limited in scope for a true investor. 

It’s nice you’re trying to save them money, but it limits your upside. 

Instead:401(k) loans: They’re low-interest, and you’re paying yourself back.Roth rollovers If you can afford the taxes now, this gives future flexibility.Creative financing: I’ve seen clients leverage partnerships or seller financing to limit retirement fund withdrawals.One thing to consider: real estate markets today are vastly different from a decade ago.. so opportunities may require extra creativity.Have you looked into specific deals yet?

Confirm the zoning limitations: Mixed-use zoning can often allow for more flexibility, but you need to get the exact details.

But since there is a limit to how much money the bank has access to....their rate will be higher...and have some other feature that doesn't look as good as a "conventional" loan. 

I am not sure if anyone else saw it:"Full and Liquidated Damages": This limits both parties to just the damages stated in the contract.

Bacon is more yummy than a Christmas tree, but I bet I'm going to have a whole lot less regulation growing Christmas trees... however, before we even get to that, it's necessary to know that the inquiry is even about bacon v Christmas trees, rather than Bacon v grapes. 

-Limits placed on the number of people that can be in the residence at any one time (i.e., no parties, gatherings or additional overnight guests).

Base the amount of podcast I watched, I know it's very possible but with limited finance, it seems out of my reach.

All this to say they are getting serious about permitting so if you are planning to invest in San Antonio in the short term rental space, MAKE SURE to check that the property is eligible for a short term rental permit given the density limits above and have a Realtor experienced with the San Antonio permitting requirements and rules.