LF investors or investor friendly agent in Austin, TX!

[Li Yin]

Hi BP community,

I am from Cali and I've been looking at Austin as an investment area. I am looking to connect with local investors and investor friendly agents who are also investors themselves or just anyone that knows the area well who wouldn't mind sharing some thoughts.

Some starter questions:

1, what are your thoughts investing in Austin vs. other areas in Texas such as San Antonio, Houston, Dallas-Fortworth, etc. 

2, what are the up and coming, young professional, neighborhoods in Austin? i.e. areas where the space hasn't completely been taken up like Manhattan and there is room to grow and active developments? what are neighborhoods to absolutely avoid?

3. what is your thought on condos, SFR or duplex/triplex or small multi-family apartment buildings? I am from NY/SF so all I know are apartments and condos, but I am curious if houses are more the way to go.

4. the numbers, can I get cap rate in 12-15% in Austin without leverage? 

5. what about cities like Round Rock, Cedar Park that is right north of Austin? my initial numbers based on median values and rents suggest these cities may be interesting.

6. anyone you think I should talk to, please PM me!

Thanks all!