I was planning on searching here today to see if I can find any meetups in our area.

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. 

Thank you so much for taking the time to respond.Here’s where I’m at in my journey:I don’t plan to rush into purchasing my first property.

.: @Srikanth Kumarjust curious how you plan to manage a BRRRR from out of state. 

I’m planning to start by buying in Buffalo to gain experience and learn the ropes.

If you're working on other projects during that time, it could create an issue, as it would for any employer.Why not be upfront with your boss and let them know you're planning to get your real estate license?

They could give you a more precise estimate and help navigate zoning regulations and permitting.Let me know if I can help or if you want to discuss your plans further.Best of luck with the project!

I would like to start close to home as I plan to self manage the rental side of it.

My point above is how solid are your financial and management plans?  

I would plan for having to put 20%+ down for most deals.