Control and Flexibility: With an SDIRA, you're not limited to stocks, bonds, or mutual funds.

(Maybe I am biased) As far as taxes go, city/county taxes are low compared to states like Texas and if you go outside the city limits into local areas the taxes are even lower.

This influx is limiting rent growth nationwide, particularly in the Sun Belt, where oversupply has led to rent declines.Nationwide, vacancy rates edged down to 7.8% as move-ins outpaced move-outs.

Don't limit yourself to the San Antonio area, you may not find one! 

The Creative Investor Meetup is designed for beginning to advanced investors who would like additional strategies when constructing deals.All aspects of real estate investing will be covered including (but not limited to) - Wholesaling, Flipping, Buy and Hold and Commercial with an emphasis on Creative Financing.

I don't understand if I count since I'm living in the property or if it's only the tenants that count towards the limit of individuals that are unrelated living together.

Do you offer 80% LTV on the full appraised value or is it limited to purchase price + repairs completed? 

I know I'm more limiting than most but here's what I require, and so far no problems yet.

Granted I might ask for limited representation and pay accordingly..   

It’s not limited to rentals, but since your parents-in-law's home is a primary residence and not a rental, it wouldn’t qualify for a 1031 exchange right now.