Last I looked inventory was up significantly (I have not looked recently) which indicates near term appreciation outlook is not good.My local market is similar, flattish recent appreciation and cash flow is down and inventory is up.  

Start with the team, not the deal.Your brother being local helps, but you still need:• a reliable agent who knows investor comps• a contractor who bids in writing• a hard money lender who can close fast• a title company that understands investor transactionsIf you don’t have these four, you don’t have a deal yet.2.

The October 2025 report from the Austin Board of REALTORS® shows a market continuing to follow its typical fall rhythm, with stable pricing, steady buyer activity, and rising inventory across both Austin and the greater metro area.

I have had major issues with several loan servicing companies and don't mind naming them here: Shellpoint/ Newrez (terrible!)

Affordability issues sidelined a lot of buyers but NAR seems confident that pent-up demand, job growth, and tight inventory will push the market forward.My thoughts:A 4% price increase feels realistic given the supply constraints, but the real question is: will inventory finally loosen up, or will more buyers just fuel more competition?

Columbus has been growing like crazy with strong population and job growth, and big companies like Intel, Amazon, Google, Facebook, Honda, Microsoft, and LG expanding here, which keeps rental demand high.

These are concentrated in high-inventory growth areas like Horizon West, Lake Nona, and Minneola.

I would be delighted to connect and share insights about our market and available inventory.

Foundation company comes out and digs the footings, installs the cables, preps everything for inspection6.

He is also a Residential and Commercial Broker agent who has a ton of inventory on and off market properties.