Austin is a fantastic market, with its growing tech presence and vibrant culture, making it a great choice for your future career. 

How many Ameircans have culture shock when get there?

I was picking his brain about the attitude and culture of the locals towards real estate investing and out of state investors.

With the massive Taiwanese semiconductor plant under construction in Phoenix, bringing billions in investment and thousands of jobs, how significant do you think the ripple effect will be on the local real estate mark...

The Real Estate Guys do a great newsletter with lots of high-level information about the economy and how it impacts real estate.  

As for the third target market, Sacramento is close to you, it's a state capitol, relatively inexpensive, two major universities, great local culture...

Using a recent example from one of my deals, I saw firsthand how inaccurate comps, misclassifications, and unfair adjustments could impact an appraisal by tens of thousands of dollars.I’d love to hear from other investors—have you ever had to dispute an appraisal?

It could negatively impact the relationship. 

Not sure if this will go against the culture here but if I read correctly and you are considering tying up your primary residence to an investment property please reconsider leveraging the home your family lives in. 

A lot of research and studies have come out around high paying jobs make large impacts.