Some are flipping, some doing development, some sitting the sidelines, but few doing brrrrs.  

It covers categories like electronics, apparel, and groceries sold online, providing monthly insights into price changes in e-commerce (Fun fact, Fed Governor Goolsbee cited below helped develop this, further evidence gov data accuracy needs a looksee).

I’m moving to Austin soon and want to start plugging into the local real estate community.I currently own 3 short-term rentals and also co-host some properties for others, but I’m looking to expand my personal portfolio and eventually get into commercial and development projects within the hospitality niche. 

Stability vs upside:Pilsen will likely continue to appreciate faster, proximity to downtown, 18th Street development, and strong rental demand, but that comes with volatility: higher taxes, ongoing gentrification debates, and limited long-term rental affordability.Avondale, on the other hand, is more stable, solid tenant base, steady growth, and most properties there have already been hit with their reassessments.

Lease violations going unnoticed Unauthorized occupants, pets, subletting, property damage developing over time.Vacancy costs mounting Every day vacant while you coordinate showings remotely costs money; can't do quick turnarounds.No local advocate during disputes Code violations, neighbor complaints, tenant disputes, neighbor complaints, city inspections, you're fighting battles by phone.These problems don't exist in isolation.

Hey Doug Martin - I've chosen to begin with purely passive investing while I develop my long term plan for investing in hard assets.

That EV charging and project-development background is gold in commercial real estate — you understand infrastructure, logistics, and scaling systems.

The city of Mesa came out with a new plan that includes wanting to rezone a lot of residential space near the lightrail and focusing on walkable developments.

He had a ruby rails developer to help with coding and that was it.

The major stuff is fairly straightforward.If you plan to retain/balance sheet these, I'd probably spend some time and resources developing a basis/framework for credit risk analysis, as you'll be bearing the credit risk.