You have the tech/biotech and aerospace industries bringing in a lot of jobs, the university, and the city's population is steadily growing.

Also: who else has heard of the big tech installation?

If you’re planning on banking on appreciation, it’s crucial to buy in a location with strong demand drivers like proximity to tech hubs or transportation.On the flip side, if cash flow is a priority for you, you might want to consider looking outside the Bay Area, in markets where the rent-to-price ratio is more favorable.Exit Strategy: Always have a clear exit strategy.

With the job growth at Tesla, other tech moving from CA combined with limited building opportunities I expect the rents to grow and vacancy to stay under 3%. 

There has been significant growth, especially with tech giants like Intel, Meta, Amazon, and Google setting up operations (2 data centers), driving up property prices and job opportunities.

And I agree there was lots to like.Luckily I had a friend who showed me around the various areas and neighborhoods of Utah county and South SL County to get a feel for the tech companies, areas of development, and local/outside investor interest.

Worth, and San Antonio are popular markets due to their tech sector, diverse economy, and job growth.

Read the book on STR by Avery and most recommend DYI if you are tech savvy and can be hands on. 

Round Rock is a popular choice due to its proximity to tech companies and good schools, while Pflugerville offers a quiet suburban environment.

What about the plumber that stops a flooding leak on a Sunday morning or the HVAC tech that fixes a furnace under a crawl space in the middle of a freezing night?