The market in the surrounding counties especially are growing in population exponentially.

So sometimes if I have to spend a few hundred bucks to have the architect draw out the details to help the tradesman later down the road, I will. 2.) local municipalities fees.

It's not literally scanning your OTAs for openings, but if you knew you had one upcoming, you could set this up in a travel group about that local area and shoot promos out to its members. 

I've started working with a builder locally on our first Development/Build Project.

This involves thorough research on local trends, networking with other investors and property managers, and finding reliable contractors who deliver quality work on budget.

I contacted a local insurance agency where the rental is located and got a reasonable price. 

Would love to connect up with some BP members locally! 

The market in San Antonio is hot right now I figure the best way to get out there is to start going to local reia meetings Sareia has them every month good content as well.

Talk with your local planning and zoning.  

If you are buying under market, you may want to look into a local hard money lender.