San Antonio PCS & Relocation Blog
Practical articles from Juan Gonzalez — U.S. Navy veteran and Texas real estate sales agent (TREC #793532) — on PCS moves, BAH, renting and buying around Joint Base San Antonio.
Renting Near Lackland AFB: Neighborhoods, Commute, and What Things Actually Cost
Reporting to Lackland and looking to rent first? A Navy veteran breaks down the closest neighborhoods, commute times, and rent ranges before you sign a lease.
On-Base vs. Off-Base at JBSA: How I’d Decide
Weighing on-base privatized housing against renting or buying off-base at JBSA? A Navy veteran breaks down the real trade-offs — BAH, commute, schools, and timing — gate by gate.
San Antonio BAH Rates in 2026: How the Number on Your LES Actually Works
PCS orders to JBSA and trying to budget your BAH? A Navy veteran walks through how San Antonio’s BAH (MHA TX285) is set, how to look up your exact rate, and how it plays out on base vs. off base near Lackland, Randolph, and Fort Sam.
Your PCS to San Antonio: A Military Housing Guide
Get orders to San Antonio? Compare on-base vs. off-base housing, PCS timelines, and neighborhoods near Lackland AFB with a Navy-veteran real estate agent.