Upon further research, it seems that Stockton has pretty high crime rates, rivaling that of Oakland.

The company that I work for isn't able to fill high tech positions fast enough. 

For example, certain brokerages may offer discounts on things like office supplies and tech.

The market has cooled down quite a bit due to the interest rate and big tech layoffs, but it still makes me wonder if it's still a good idea to invest a property here in Seattle, or save the down payment to buy a property somewhere else.

I am 24, graduated college last year, and have worked in the tech sector for over a year.

You didn't know real estate is just like the start-up tech space, everything is a new, disruptive idea...The fun thing about real estate is: it has all been done, and it is "safe" because there isn't a bunch of terribly unique ideas.  

My tech stack:--Hostfully as the PMS--WheelHouse for pricing engine--GetLynx - for lock automation.

I work in the Austin market which is seeing incredible growth thanks to tech companies making the move to Austin.

@Jacqueline BilleraI invest in Columbus RE, huge growth to come from recent additions to the tech sector (google, intel, amazon, honda, and many start ups).

.- EXP is more of an Entrepreneur, This is YOUR business vibe - KW and definitely brick and mortar teams give me the w2 vibe- EXP is only going to work for you as a new agent if you: have business owner mindset, take extreme ownership, tech savvy, self starter, resourceful, you don't wait for people to give you instruction - you ask questions and seek the answers to creat your path forward, you want to do things your way w/mentorship & trainings of course, but you like the idea of running your own business.