I was shocked on how much I didn't know (after being in the business for 15 years) that  would help me build my business to a big level.  

At first it would be a shock to home prices as people have less purchasing power due to high interest rates/inflation, but eventually the market would stabilize and home prices would keep up with high inflation, all while you're only paying 4% for the borrowed funds.

Generally, unless a person is from a city like NYC or SF, I usually tell them to prepare for a bit of sticker-shock when buying in the Seattle area.

Some preliminary details to get your appetite going. 

I wouldn't base anything off your Austin-relative sticker shock though. 

My Brother In Law and I are running through the preliminary numbers, questions, and research to develop a plan for purchasing and renting out investment properties.

Shocking for most posters in this section I'm sure.

While this isn't all inclusive it's a least a great preliminary check.

I was shocked how much credibility that got me, even with the banks.  

It still shocks me the kind of people you meet on a regular basis that own property.