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!

Or reach out to an investor agent here and see if they'll provide some kind of webinar to explain the general trends.  

Only tech and big business with cash can survive.i am actually still bullish to syndication but only for niche selective asset class like warehouse or self storage, as common industrial trends are going towards more consolidation of business.... and their IRR is still 20-30% conservatively.But yea in MF there's no creativity, they are selling the same Kentucky Fried Chicken,Alabama fried chicken, with almost no creativity and no innovation.In general I think we could hold that true of the lack of innovation business wide the last many years. ai is a great example.

Use census and trend data to evaluate overall markets - population growth, age, job growth, industry diversification etc.

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I think too many people move on to property number two and three before property number one is really in good shape and later they regret it.

Are there specific factors or trends you would suggest evaluating to make a more informed decision?

I also use social media for hyper-local content, showcasing community highlights and market trends to build trust

This shows if they understand the unique needs of someone who isn’t local.Local market knowledge – Get their thoughts on the current market and what trends they’re seeing in your target area.Communication and responsiveness – Ask about their preferred communication methods and how quickly they respond to inquiries.

Some investors and agents talk about off-plan opportunities as if they’re an easy route to massive returns, but the reality is that it’s far more complex.Buying off-plan can be incredibly rewarding, but it requires doing your homework, understanding market trends, and knowing which developers are truly reputable.