Help with navigating Austin Texas

[Galen Ikonomov]

Hi community,

I know I can google all these concerns and questions I have got, but I would like to hear an opinion from YOU.

After BP Con, I am going to be visiting Austin with the intention of moving there no later than 2 months after the visit.

A little background - I've been living in Wisconsin for the past 2 years after previously living in Phoenix, AZ for 5.5 years, but moved back because I could not stand the 120F days. The second reason was Real Estate and prices in AZ. At the time the only way of investing I thought that existed was with a lot of cash and I did not have much of it. Since moving back to WI, I was able to accomplish what I came back for and that is to dip my toes in the Real Estate game and I was able to purchase an amazing property with amazing numbers.

However, here I am today with a lot more knowledge and a lot move motivation to do great things after acquiring that knowledge. Unfortunately, where I live the people's mindset is not similar to mine and I want to move somewhere where it is growing rapidly and there are plenty of opportunities.

For the visit, I would like if people recommend places for visit such as parks, neighborhoods and anything that comes to your mind when you are told to recommend a location to a tourist. PLEASE do not forget to mention the best BarBQ joint in the city lol.

I will also would like to hear opinions about PROs and CONs of the city.

After the move I will be looking for Househack preferably a Duplex and above up to 4 units, however I am not sure how many MF residences are in Austin area as oppose to SF and the internet is not really helpful with that. 

I also heard that you people who live there have problems with the high property taxes.

Any comments and suggestions are welcomed! 

Thank you in advance for taking the time in helping!