You can self-promote under the Classifieds forum.Regarding cash buyers list you are trying to create - just find solid deals and publish them and the buyers will appear.

You will see first hand what is working and what isn't working in the area you are looking in and can build a great circle of friends who you can learn and grow with 

Investors in the rental market can expect strong occupancy rates and the potential for premium rents in tech-centric neighborhoods.Economic DiversificationBy 2025, San Antonio's economy is projected to be more diverse than ever.

It can be in furniture they got from somewhere if you dont have carpet I suspect they brought it with them. 

They're cheaper, you can do your own maintenance and if they break, you buy a new one!

@Jorge AbreuIt comes down to John Maxwell's quote: People want to do what you do, but are they willing to do what you did.Real estate is thankfully not rocket science, but it can be challenging and unforgiving.

CRE is a way different beast than residential where you can prospect for listings and buyers more easily.

Most people who buy 2+1 and think they can use the third and get busted on that, end up renting the bonus unit to the top or bottom unit as extra space, but that is a loss on what would be unit rent by more than half.

Can I subtract the cost of the hotel? 

Down Payment Assistance: Proposed up to $25K in down-payment support for 1st-time homebuyers "This option exists as of today in many states under current DPA programs"You can actually right now get more than $25K under a DPA it depends on your loan amount and your State/County.