When there is 5.5 times as much relative inventory getting introduced to Austin compared to Chicago, the “growth” of Austin relative to Chicago really doesn’t matter much.

always love seeing others getting into the RE game early in life. i used to be a die-hard index fund investor & have since moved all my $$ into RE. you just seriously can not compare the two. wealth can be built SO MUCH FASTER in RE vs in the stock market. would love to connect and see how i can help you!

We evaluate the asset off the current cash-flow, building condition, performance compared to peers, rent rates compared to market, and overall health of the local market.

Despite the dip in occupancy, rates remained stable or even edged a bit higher compared to last year.

If you're having someone view the property for you, have them take videos and photos of the entire property.LTR vs Airbnb - run the numbers and compare the pros and cons of both.

In general, we have found that PMs in cleveland are very expensive when compared to other markets we are in.

The property prices are more reasonable compared to many other markets, and there seems to be a healthy demand for rental properties.

You can find great 2-4 unit buildings at reasonable prices (compared to New York City), and many of them need to be fixed up, which is an added bonus of equity if you are willing to tackle a renovation.I'd suggest somewhere along the blue line (train) in the northwest part of the city, where you can find some priceless neighborhood vibes.Plus, the real estate community is unmatchable...tons of people willing to give you a hand up.

You could check out the website and compare your draft business plan to the information provided by the SBA and it may help you fine-tune your plan. 

My fingers are cramped from crunching market data that was almost comparable to Lawton's.