Investing in Austin/San Antonio TX

[Thomas O'Donnell]

What's up BP fam! I'm curious, for those of you who invest in or know the Austin and San Antonio real estate markets, what are the main differences you see? I currently live in CA but plan on moving to one of these cities to invest. I will hopefully be taking a trip out this summer to get a feel of the areas, but it is hard to fully understand the market without actually being from there. I would love to connect with those of you who know these markets or currently invest in them. I'm looking to get my first rental property via house-hacking, and try to grow exponentially over time by using Brandon Turner's Stack Method. 

Some questions I have (even though there are many more): which market has the most competition right now? which market has the better cash flow/appreciation? Is one market due to outgrow the other? What are some complications I might face when starting out in either of these markets? I plan on doing small multifamily, is this better in one market vs. the other?

All responses are greatly appreciated and I look forward to connecting with some of you!