Of course, being from Austin, I'm partial to the idea of house hacking here - it's a great place to live! I would say the challenge in the Austin market is just the initial price point in the area. There's a wide range of perspective and expectations with new investors...so depending on your goals, one market may really favor you over the other. I'm pretty direct when talking to investors about my area...because some goals it really isn't an ideal environment for and they may see better success in other markets for what they are wanting. Be sure to talk to professionals who are going to be straight with you and not just try and make a "sale". Ask lots of questions and get to know the area...especially if you're considering living there too ;) Don't hesitate to reach out if you want to talk Austin!
