In theory, the cap rate is the output of the analysis you'd most likely be interested in at the beginning of the process, but you certainly shouldn't rely on the cap rate provided by the seller.To do any more in-depth analysis, you'll need to know the income (or income potential) of the property and the expenses (or the projected expenses) of the property.

I tried looking up a few things on google but I found old articles and on BP I didn't see an in depth discussion about airbnb in Austin.

If you can gain access to a university there are a ton of databases on trends/stats/projections in more depth than just US Census data, if you have a student friend/family member that can share their log in.

Also, explore the depth of this website, especially the education tab.

A more in-depth explanation can be found on Investopedia.

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You can never change a persons opinion on any of these topics, so there is no reason to go into depth with a business related person.  

Ultimately your success of failure will depend on your depth and breadth of knowledge and the "team" you put together (RE attorney, broker, contractor etc.).While I am an industrial broker in Seattle I know a fair amount about the Portland market and I can tell you its going to be an uphill battle.

They also have in-depth knowledge of the neighborhoods and many years of experience working as real estate agents.

I’ve had really in depth conversations with Greg Lemon the head of the real estate commission about it.