2- If I employ a full-service property manager to handle tasks such as cleaning, maintenance, booking, and guest communication, while I focus on business aspects like property search, renovation, decoration, bookkeeping, and supply procurement, would this still qualify as material participation or could it pose a risk?

Any thoughts on renting out the property or property management?

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

The software guidance for QBI without safe harbor says the below which I meet all three in that I manage the property, it is profitable and in USA. 

Noone as a property manager lists on the mls for rentals. 

I would call up 3-5 property management companies and see what they would set rent at and why.

I would love to know if there are any groups, clubs or events in the area for investors both residential and commercial and if there are any companies with apprenticeships for investors, property managers or project managers.

If you- own a short term rental in your name- have a mortgage on that property - self manage Do you still create a LLC to manage your rental business or do you manage it under your name and then file income and expenses as part of your tax filing?

I mostly prefer LTRs, easier to manage and scale.

How did you manage the repairs from CA?