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Edward Zachary Samperio San Antonio STR Regulations: Summary of Findings and Next Steps
19 November 2024 | 1 reply
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!
Bree Jimenez what to do with 2.15 acres of land?
15 November 2024 | 3 replies
i was thinking of putting a couple mobile homes on it and renting them out or any other ideas ? 
Tyler Davis 2025 Predictions & Thoughts For The Nashville Market
20 November 2024 | 2 replies
The other big piece of news recently was the approval of Metro's transit plan for greater Nashville.
Jamie Banks Baselane - Banking Solution for Landlords
25 November 2024 | 36 replies
Transfers between accounts are instantaneous, and the mobile check deposit works well.
Sarah Rhee Significant equity in two homes, stuck on what to do next, recently lost a job
23 November 2024 | 5 replies
This option may not be ideal if cash flow would be so very small, or difficult to find cash flow property due to high interest, because if there it isn’t cash flow property loan won’t be approved
Steven M. Individual septic for each mobile home good or bad?
7 November 2024 | 7 replies
You may have seen my other posts in here related to a small mobile home park with 1 ranch home and 5 mobile homes.I have been waiting on the information regarding the septic design of this property for months.
Brian Kempler DSCR refinance loan against a property leased on a lease option
17 November 2024 | 8 replies
Are DSCR refinance loans ever approved in this case? 
Tom LaRocque Higher deductible killed conventional and FHA - Now what?
16 November 2024 | 3 replies
(This HOA was not FHA approved, but now even single-unit "spot approval" is no longer possible.)
David O Smith Rehab Loans ?
20 November 2024 | 10 replies
You are going to need the prior experience to get the loan approval.
Jonah Slove Land Purchase and Subdivision Process
11 November 2024 | 9 replies
I was also approved for the FSA loan at 1.5% :)Now I am working with a planning and engineering firm to create the concept plans and stamped drawings for the full subdivision.