Then I work with a local insurance broker give them a valuation of the property, explain that the property is being rented and by how many people.

(The same reason many people (maybe mostly men?)

Now here is some advice many will disagree with me on but I firmly committed to this:  Most people that use a VA loan shouldn't.  

I appreciate you listing the steps you took / people you went to in order to fill the gaps.

Another thing, the threads move down the forums rather quickly because it's so busy, so the odds of your post being seen for long by very many people is minimal. 

Reach out to them/me if you would like to get on the list to meet some people!

Looking to connect with people who have some local knowledge of Detroit.

Typically these people are really forthcoming with info and can tell you.

But, a lot of people like that.

I’ve considered multifamily or duplexes, but from what I’ve heard, they’re unideal right now, so I’m leaning towards STRs.I’ve put together a list of areas that seem STR-friendly with good tourism appeal, and I’d love to get feedback from people who know the San Antonio market well.