I'm starting to realize that investing is something I want to consider learning for long term as I spend more time in this industry.

The 24.9% share is greater than the national average of 13.8%, according to CoworkingMag.The Austin metro had a 261% increase in teleworkers between 2014 and 2023, the report found, which is above the national average of 207%.https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/report-austin-leads-u...

I am only an aspiring investor, but I am a local resident of Niagara Falls, NY and I am hoping I can shed some light on your question about the winters:) I have worked in the tourism industry in the past, my husband still works in tourism.

There are other ways to be part of the real estate industry besides being an investor and those may be more financially advantageous for you. 

A young population plus a growing industry makes for good long term investments, but unless you are really scaling the cashflow can be hit or miss. 

Entire US industries have been decimated due to an exploitative trade imbalance.

If you don't understand the basic principles of construction, market standards (i.e. average cost per labor hour, cost per sqft for flooring, cost per sqft for hang/finish drywall) then you may find yourself getting taken advantage of without even knowing it.

Right now, homeowners across the country are seeing record amounts of equity.According to Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the average homeowner with a mortgage has $319,000 in home equity.Why Have Homeowners Gained So Much Equity?

End goal is get into the commercial housing and industrial.

I know that I will need a good realtor on my team that understands not just the market but the real estate investment industry itself.