Determine how comfortable you are with these risks and make sure you have enough money saved up for any unanticipated difficulties.Examine Market Conditions: Do some research on the local real estate market as well as those of other possible investment destinations.

Some lenders may require a stable work history to approve a mortgage, so be sure to discuss your options with a mortgage broker or lender.Network and Seek Guidance: Connect with experienced real estate investors, join local real estate meetups or forums, and seek guidance from professionals in the industry.

San Antonio is a great market for smart STR investors and I own a local STR management company.

Not sure if you're looking to invest locally or where the numbers make more sense but feel free to reach out if you'd like to connect.Regardless, keep us posted on your journey!

Update: We are meeting the third Thursday of every month at the Keller Williams office in Lafayette, IN.Hope to see some local folks from BiggerPockets there!

We should connect since we are local.

We would have liked to invest locally but prices here in California were too high for our budget.

Is there a local store that sells them? 

A local private lender that is asset driven is likely your best shot.

Otherwise you will continue to restructure like a hamster wheel spins - and waste $$.Beware that a holding company or LLC in NV will not deter local (out-of-state) statutes unless whomever you contracted with signed away their local rights favoring NV law.