Don't fall into shiny object syndrome or feel pressured to buy something beyond your primary buying criteria.

San Antonio is an rich vibrant city full of affordable housing, tourist attractions (Alamo, riverwalk, sixflags, white water and more), military bases (Fort Sam Houston, Lackland Air Force Base, and Randolph Air Force Base) and surrounded by great suburbs (Stone Oak, Alamo Ranch, and the Dominion).San Antonio reclaimed its spot as the nation's fastest-growing city in 2023. 

Ive done research on real estate and looking to invest in houses but I think air bnb is the way to go first to get more capital.

Area is not a high end area by any means, all units don’t have laundry as well as no centralized air.

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My verdict: it could be a winning play given your equity and potential upside, but carefully weigh the pros and cons.Crunch the numbers: Factor in all expenses, potential vacancy rates, management costs, and ensure the cash flow covers your mortgage and leaves you with enough buffer.Consider alternative Bay Area locations: Maybe there are suburbs with less pressure on prices but still good rental potential and appreciation prospects.Don't rule out the single-family option: If the numbers work and you value the lifestyle, don't discount it entirely.

If you have lower class rentals C-/D class then you might feel you need to be able to pressure tenants to keep them in line and the ability to non-renew them could be a benefit.

Keep in mind this property is relatively turnkey with most capital improvements completed within the past 5-7 yearsIn the middle of the month of May, I get a call from my tenants saying that their electricity got cut out and the oven and air conditioner don't work.

The data is pretty accurate on Air Dna, but you should still confirm with boots on the ground. 

We purchased it the same way, with a conventional loan with 20% down, and it is doing well, the calendar is full, and we have an Air BnB superhost who also turns it over for us in between guests, and handles all guest correspondence and concerns, so it is truly passive.