Check the tourism statistics: number of tourists, length of the season if seasonal, competition from hotels, hotel occupancy rate, is the place gaining or losing in popularity;2.

Good morning all, Hope everyone is enjoying the busy season.

Understanding that as compared to steady and predictable long term rental rates, STR rental income varies a lot month-to-month based on many factors: seasonal demand, competition, your standing on Airbnb or other platforms, your personal occupancy goals/philosophy (I.e., highest occupancy at lower daily rates, or Higher ADR with more infilled nights), personal usage blackout days, etc. 

There are numerous neighborhoods here, great school systems, high demandTaxes tend to have a big impact on profit here, so there are definitely advantages to being just outside the Bexar county limits, just needs to be a case by case.78249, 78254, 78240 UTSA area also offers some great rental houses at decent return rates, but they will be older and likely need more initial capex or maintenance, college rentals get more monthly but are more seasonal and tend to be lived in harder.

My AirBNB cash flows anywhere from $600-2000 a month depending on season. 

Agree on the pool.  95% if not more of my cabin inquiries during pool season are pool related

Hi Steve, I'm also a newbie investor and found that going to my local investor meetup (Central Florida Realty Investors Association - CFRI) has been the best education as far as advice and tips, plus a great opportunity to meet seasoned investors in the Orlando area.

Also, most HOA don’t allow true short term rental minimum lease must be 30 days in most or could have to be seasonal cause some only allow 3-4 leases per year.

Most lenders will have some sort of seasoning period for cash out.

A lot will depend if there is going to be a second storm in the wake of Ian, peak hurricane season is still on at least until end of October.