Yea the thing that was confusing was that the listed rentals on Zillow or Redfin had pretty big discrepancies in price while they appeared to me to be of similar quality. 

The Austin metro market is approaching that territory.Here are the full stats for Austin and the greater metro:On the rental front, a recent Redfin report placed Austin atop the list for the largest year-over-year decline in median rents among US metros:Appropriate rental pricing and high-quality marketing are vital to navigating the current leasing market effectively.

I have lost properties for a few $k that were projecting return hat would have done outstanding even if my offer was noticeably higher.  

A nice but rental quality unit gets 1500-1650 regularly in that area depending on the size and finishes.

They're shady builders with poor quality construction.

Also, where can I buy low cost blinds that are decent quality? 

I wouldn't use them to complete the job, they've already shown they aren't doing quality work.

Investment needs to pay attention to the quality and potential of the real estate.

Yes, prices are high, but there is good potential for appreciation, and tenants are generally reliable and high quality. 

ADUs can significantly enhance your property's value by adding living space that can be used for rental income or as additional living quarters for family members.The increase in value from an ADU can vary widely depending on several factors such as the size, quality, and functionality of the ADU, as well as its integration with the main property.