Areas to house hack around Austin, TX

[Ryan Leake]

Curious to hear your thoughts on the best areas to househack a 3bd 2ba house near Austin, TX. Max PP is $400,000. Looking to add some value through cosmetic upgrades as well (carpets, paint, etc). The plan would essentially be rent by the room, where I occupy one of the rooms. Ideally within a 20 minute drive to downtown Austin?

After a little homework, Leander, Round Rock, and Cedar Park all seem like interesting options. What do you think? Are there other options to consider that are still within a close proximity to dt Austin?

[Jordan Moorhead]

@Tyler Ferguson I have had good luck with duplexes in Austin, so has @Conner Olsen on my team. @Devin Dang has done more rent by the room. You can still find househacks here in Austin, we're doing it all the time!

As far as areas we've had luck being within 20-25 minutes of downtown but have also seen people have good luck in other areas closer to big employers and attractions.