I agree with Greg & Lynnette, start by having conversations with the folks at the city planning department.

So you first got in contact with a realtor, how did that conversation go if I can ask?

But I think we would all be on the same side of any conversation about landlord rights. 

I’m looking for good, trustworthy contractors in the San Antonio market for a SFR yo duplex conversion.

Their job is to help you through it so don't hesitate to start having those conversations. 

During that conversation I tell him that the home we bought was a duplex and that we were wanting to buy more properties in the future.

@Suthy Maxwell Feel free to reach out to me directly and I can converse with you more about this investment or any other investments in the southbay area that you have questions on.

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After a conversation with my fellow investors, we were wondering:1] Is there a business structure (like an LLC) that is "ideal" for rental properties?

Of course, I'm excited to dig into other conversations, too (even though I don't have a lot of expertise yet!)