With AI companies accounting for 15% of new leases this year, the sector is becoming a driving force in San Francisco's post-pandemic recovery.

While this trend is reshaping industries across the board, one sector is particularly impacted in ways many may not realize: real estate.

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We laddered the payoff waterfalls to re-deploy into different RE sectors or equities or whatever seems most attractive.   

The education and health services sector alone added 23,800 jobs in the past year, reflecting a significant expansion in these industries, particularly in healthcare and social assistance​.Proximity to Major Employment Centers: Greater Heights offers convenient access to key employment hubs such as downtown Houston and the Galleria area, which are major attractors for residents due to the short commute and abundant job opportunities​.Education: Nearby institutions like University of Houston and Rice University contribute to the area's appeal.Infrastructure Projects: Ongoing developments like the East Blocks Redevelopment and BioHub II at Generation Park enhance local amenities and attractiveness.Investment InsightsGreater Heights Rental Market Trends:Single-Family House Rentals:Median Rent: $1,350 for 1 bedroom, $2,695 for 2 bedrooms, $3,250 for 3 bedrooms, and $6,100 for 4+ bedrooms​​.Stability in rent prices with modest YoY increases: 2 bedroom rents increased by $195, and 3 bedroom rents by $250​​.Median Sold Price YoY ComparisonApartment Rentals:1 bedroom apartments saw a YoY increase of $305, 2 bedroom apartments by $667, indicating strong demand for these unit types​​.Available Rentals:High availability of both house and apartment rentals, indicating a robust market that can support new rental investments​​.Sales Market Trends:Median Sale Prices:Significant appreciation in home values, particularly in 1-bedroom homes, which saw a 190.7% increase from $215K to $625K​​.Other bedroom counts also showed positive appreciation, e.g., 2 bedrooms (5.3%), 3 bedrooms (6.5%), 4 bedrooms (17.4%)​​.Market Activity:Increased number of homes for sale and sold, suggesting a dynamic and active real estate market.

@Mohit KhannaAustin and Houston are ideal US investment destinations due to their tech hub status, strong housing demand, and diverse job sectors.

The market has softened as a result of higher prices and higher interest rates.Jobs in the zip code are mainly in the services sector, including retail, hotels, restaurants and entertainment and some light manufacturing.

Local Economic GrowthJob Market Health: Areas with strong job growth, particularly in tech, healthcare, or other high-demand sectors, attract both short and mid-term renters.

With a workforce that has more than doubled and a $6.5 billion funding round in the works, OpenAI is set to continue its rapid growth both in San Francisco and globally.This move underscores the AI sector’s role in driving office space demand and economic recovery in the city.

Here are a few common mistakes startups make when purchasing an investment property:They calculate expected annual gross income based on 100% occupancy rates.Poor property management results in tenant turnover.High vacancy rates cause lost rent.The local rental sector is experiencing a downturn.High maintenance or repair costs eat into profits.Getting rental rate wrong—either not charging enough or charging too much.Before selling your rental property, it’s crucial to determine the reasons for lost rental income.