Or just starting out and trying to navigate it all?

It may cost more up front to have an attorney help evict, but they will be able to help you navigate the process and ensure it's done correctly. 

Once spring hits its going to be a shark fest.

Like you, I also felt like I had enough sense to make something happen, but due to the volatility in the market, I wanted a trustworthy agent to help me navigate the process. 

As I am not currently residing in San Antonio (I will within a year), I would appreciate any resources or guidance that you may have for navigating the market remotely.

  ( think anti loan sharking) you want to check that first.small second behind a large first is as @Jon Holdman states a terrible idea and loan. 

.- tidy.com: I found it a bit cumbersome to navigate and use.Hope this helps!

Like a pilot fish, I plan on hanging on to that shark as they go about their business.   

Those who have navigated either or, would you recommend one path more than the other.

Again, the tenants were adamant about staying and the property manager did her best to navigate the situation with the city letting them know we had every intention of correcting the issue as quickly as possible thus preventing a formal lien.