It would be a great opportunity to extend out to some real estate professionals.

Chicago has a fantastic real estate community, and there are plenty of networking opportunities.

I want to know how is rental market in Austin area and my main concern is Property value went up recently and how it's coming along on rent and is there any opportunity for cash flow in austin marketThanks

There are really great REI opportunities in different markets - markets in the Midwest and Southeast of the country are particularly lucrative - where not only are the purchase prices reasonable for most RE investors, but the homes are turnkey (new builds or completely rehabbed homes, tenant ready, systems 10 years of life remaining on them, property management teams in place) with appreciating home value AND appreciating rent.

What has been the conversion of those leads to signed opportunities?

Be mindful of short-term capital gains tax, as profits from flips held for less than a year are taxed as ordinary income, and frequent flipping may result in self-employment taxes.While profits from flips do not qualify for 1031 exchanges (since flips are considered inventory, not investment properties), you can minimize your tax burden by deducting allowable expenses like renovation costs, loan interest, and holding expenses.If you're considering diversifying into rentals, explore opportunities to benefit from long-term tax advantages such as depreciation and lower long-term capital gains rates.

One strategy is to pursue properties (in your preferred markets) that have been listed for sale for over 90 days (even longer is better).

I think you're really against the strategy and that is ok, but for some people it can be a decent opportunity.

I'd love an opportunity to meet up soon.

It just lacks the opportunity for commute and restaurant scene.