.- As semiconductor, electric vehicle and other advanced manufacturing companies flock to central Texas, companies in adjacent high-tech industries are piquing interest in Austin.Austin is one of the most dynamic and exciting technology hubs in the world.

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@David RutledgeRealtor here who works with investors in both the STR and LTR markets.Consider my local area of Long Beach, CA.Most of LA and Orange County are STR-unfriendly but Long Beach just opened it’s regulations to allow non-owner occupied STRs.Aside from being a beach town in it’s own right, it is quickly becoming an aerospace hub.

But even more than that, Dallas in general is growing RAPIDLY and is a hub for healthcare entities which fits well with your line of work.With that being said, there are some great investment potential in Texas. 

Memphis is a major transportation hub with a strong logistics infrastructure, including one of the busiest cargo airports in the world.

They connect to a Wifi hub, and LeakSmart also has a shutoff valve that you connect to the inline pipe and also integrates with the Wifi hub.Phyn - owned by Belkin and Uponor.

Traveling nurses and workers in the tech hub are common answers, does your market support the demand for them?

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.

Memphis is a major transportation and logistics hub, home to FedEx’s global headquarters and a key center for shipping and distribution.

I scaled back to my favorite 4 states to invest and started working on efficiencies.I personally see the property manager as the “Hub” of each region.