Seems like Austin is suffering more than other markets from the rise in interest rates and is now experiencing a negative net migration.  

Some of these things you just have to suffer thru to learn.  

Not dissing you of course just what you have to work with.. and of course its what you know.out here on the west coast.. all of our title plants have been moved to the Philippines.. those folks turn a title report in a matter of one hour two max ( if your a premier client) 2 days standard service then close...

The Buddha says that all of life is suffering because you can never fulfill your wants - a new want just takes its place.

Developers are planting their seeds in those areas, which is always a good sign for small investors. 

Furthermore, Intel is spending 20 Billion dollars to build two semiconductor plants, and many more great things presently and coming in the future.

Store it, and suffer along with a double for a month. 

You will likely need to buy the house in cash too (D areas have a weird "i don't give a crap" landlord/tenant relationship, the house suffers), so your return will be higher.  

@Michael Plante yes and its conventional 5% down.

Most Tesla cars are bought in CA esp the plant is not far from here.