I believe La Pine is in the path of growth for the Bend area and prices here were 100k-200k less for comparable homes.

I can connect you with the right PMs, Roofer, Plumber, Electrician, General Contractor, Title company etc. and helped you avoid the mistakes that I did when I just started out in this part of the country.  

Otherwise, I'd focus on the hill country and the lakes west of Austin for better STR locations near the Austin area.

@William Kingdollar JrHey, looks like you are on the right path asking the right questions.

@Dean letfus BRRRR strategy is difficult to put on in New Zealand but is it same in neighbouring country Australia as well?

I recently completed real estate school in pursuit of a salesperson license but realized that path is not where I want to land (no pun intended), and have since shifted my focus onto the Investing side of the game. 

I have been all over the internet looking for real estate career paths that would also benefit me in my personal investing!

What a country!!

Although patching up the hole with sand definitely decreases the flow (could be sand absorbing the water, or the water just finding some other path of least resistance)Thanks for all your input though!

We target properties B and C class areas that are “in the path of progress” next to highly desirable towns, in dense areas.