Definitely join your local chapter of REIA (real estate investors association) or join one of the ones that are fully online (Columbus and Cincinnati).

Would love to connect with any experienced investors/agents.

If you're not sure of you preferred direction with your next property I would invest in understanding investing more thoroughly and read 5-10 books as well as speak to other experienced investors.

As you've experienced, this is a tough dilemma.

I handle dispositions and tech; my business partner is more experienced with exit strategies and the finer points of investment.Hope this helps!

By preparing for down payments, understanding realtor fees, and partnering with experienced lenders and legal professionals, you can make a sound investment in a secure and thriving real estate market.Take advantage of this opportunity to turn your housing allowance into long-term equity.

We've all probably felt a little pain this year with rents and longer vacancies due to all the inventory coming online, something like 50,000 units in 2024...so plenty of vacancy and free rent while those get leased up. 

We are working on more resources to help new and experienced hosts here at BiggerPockets.

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. 

I would never form an entity with them when I can do it online with a firm that charges a fraction of what they charge).