It is driven by a demographic shift: Millennials are finally buying houses!

I was going for a walk just outside of my neighborhood when I saw a home that was not being lived in, lights off, snow on the ground, not the best landscaping, etc.

Things you are responsible with an Airbnb, which you likely are not paying as a long term rental: utilities, landscaping, furniture, sheets and towels, toilet paper, paper towels, coffee, soap and shampoo, detergent for laundering your linens, cleaning supplies for cleaner, etc.

I own and operate a landscape/snow removal company so I see it from both ends.

He is way under market, but his unit is super outdated and he does landscaping and is a great tenant.

Large demographic movement, low supply, high demand for housing.  

New exterior paint, gutters, landscaping and carport.

Hired out most of the trades (plumbing, roofing, electrical, tile, flooring, etc.) and handled all project management duties, demo, landscaping, some light electrical, etc.Lessons learnedI was nervous doing a condo because of the HOA horror stories I have heard but the numbers worked so I said lets do it, within the first week I had a letter on the front door from the "HOA manager" regarding the front door I installed.

If you like San Antonio and want to work with military families, wait and take a trip when it's safe and survey the landscape in person.

Paint and landscape.