Most owners/GP/sponsors just review reports and re-process internally with staff.Serving PMs and investors is a much bigger market...

If you are out-of-state, your contractor is not your eyes, you need a local unbiased friend.5.

. - patience is the key in this market right now, as many of the deals we've reviewed simply don't work. 

A prominent MLO in the northeast was recently charged and stripped of his license for playing this game with his borrowers.Also, everything is reviewed by underwriting.

I do know changes to zillow are happening on the agent side soon where reviews and feedback will push you either up or down the ladder 

You will lose all the reviews etc. from Evolve. 

The only way to know it is to have someone experienced review it.The article must have been written long ago, before 2018, when this 2-yr rule existed.

Just do a quick google search and skip all the obviously fake reviews that say the exact same key words and phrases.

I’d recommend reviewing your lease terms and following what’s outlined there to ensure you're on solid legal ground.

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!