Connecting with local real estate agents, property managers, and contractors can provide insights into market trends and help streamline project management.

Besides Ben Mallah, what are some other resources that I can familiarize myself with to understand the current valuation and the trends? 

Quote from @Jonathan Greene: This trend has been growing increasingly, but it's actually hurting most new investors.

The idea is to chat about local market trends, share insights, discuss what’s working (and what’s not), and, of course, enjoy a drink together!

Excerpts from a good article in the Austin business journal on Austin's metro hottest submarkets."

Historically, this market gradually trends upwards, with few dips, and less volatility in real estate purchase and rental prices. 7) The greater ABQ metro area and Santa Fe have a population of approximately 1,000,000.

Your engineering and project management background must be a huge asset in analyzing deals and market trends — perfect for the dynamic Bay Area market.

@Megan AlanTo find the right deal in Portland, OR, follow market trends, use tools like Redfin, Zillow, and Realtor.com, and connect with agents and investors.

Any losses incurred along the way are chalked up as inefficiencies / common area heating costs.Whether this is a good idea, IMO, is based on markets trends.

Any guidance on neighborhoods, market trends, or the local real estate process would also be greatly appreciated!