The bet is that you will get more appreciation in Austin but a lot of that is already built in to the current prices, who knows how much more premium you will get, comparatively speaking.A side note is that I believe Austin has less of those annoying foundation issues than DFW (and Houston for that matter).

These people are best found at your local real estate investment club

I noticed one in Martinez, but all of the units need work from every aspect including foundation issues and all are very small.

It’s always rented well and one tenant has been there 15 years.It looks like the property could use a little work from the outside and when she bought the property 25 years ago she had a structural engineer come take a look at the foundation that was buckling.

You even have a great State association that can be found at arssa.orgI have been in the self storage industry for 25 years and willing to help.

I install double clean-outs right outside the foundation .( nice having your own backhoe).

I'm more of a middle of the road type of investor who has a good foundation and am not looking to overly leverage.

Recommendations:1) Invest in Debt -Jimmy Napier2) Smart Trust Deed Investment in California- George Coates (California Specific & Out of print but a great foundation)3) Take a class & learn how to use a financial calculator HP10BII is my preference.This is a good start.

Build your foundation.

I am extremely handy and plan on doing all repairs except electric or foundation if those were to be needed.