Many people tell me ignore San Antonio and invest in Austin, but I prefer not to chase returns that perhaps already peaked in the short term.

A penny saved is a penny earned. 

Right now looking for something somewhat simple to start to earn money in the short-term.Please share any side gigs you have done that could be fun and make money. 

Remember, they aren't earning money until you close.

My business model states that I will not invest in a property unless I can earn 50% to 100% on my investment capital every 1 to 2 years.

Here in Galveston, most of my clients will buy what they want, use it for their family vacations, and earn revenue to cover expenses when they are not using it. 

I think two of the options are to either have the management keep a certain share of the profits or to have the management sign a long term lease for the property, pay the monthly rent, and then keep any profits they earn above that monthly rent.  

The ADB is subsequently drawn lower and lower, assuming your earnings outpace your expenses (which we hope they would). - access equity from real estate that would otherwise be locked up in 30-year termAny ideas/comments/thoughts on this?

A good PM is worthy every penny, and they should be fighting hard to earn more revenue (as they're intrinsically tied to your success). 

Our investors also prefer a model that allows our PM partner to earn sweat equity on the deal.