If you want appreciation, identify markets with expanding industries, positive growth trends, and bright economic forecasts.

Do you think this trend is more specific to Austin, or are you seeing it in other parts of Texas as well?

Where can we find reliable source of REI Market trends?

Either way they are lower than the start of 2024 so they are trending down making is a good time to consider cash out.If you have any questions feel free to reach out I enjoy helping Bigger Pockets members save time and money!

If not, the way you build trust is to take a step back and gain some experience investing first in some way shape or form.Then you want to assemble a team who have the experience in all the aspects needed to make the proposed project successful.

. $1.18/SF), bucking the traditional seasonal slowdown trend.

Even a contractor with 30+ years of experience only knows what they know - so, they may not know the most cost-effective solution:(5) Political trends that may lead to more controls on landlords - being forced to accept S8, not being able to deny for evictions, rent control, etc.

To focus on your area, research neighborhoods for trends, look for properties near military bases or colleges, and consider long-term rentals or short-term rentals in coastal areas and tourism hubs.

They are in no way shape or form designed to be helpful to the average real estate investor or business owner. 

But on the other hand real estate trends change so slowly, especially migration trends.