As a property manager here in Austin Texas I felt and had a pretty strong opinion that the rent prices were plummeting and inventory had stacked up in a way that was setting us up for failure going into the new Year s...

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.

There may continue to be a drop in bookings until other less informed hosts catch wind and adjust accordingly once they see those decimated payouts. 

These are all neighborhoods that might still be a bit gritty but generally are overall decent enough right now and have upside to gentrify (or continue to) in the future in my opinion.Brighton Heights, Observatory Hill, Troy Hill, Millvale, Etna, Larimer, Crafton Heights, Wind Gap, Chartiers City, Carrick, Beechview, Allentown, Hazelwood, Homestead, Uptown, Coraopolis, Ambridge.Outside of these we have a ton of "river towns" which are older neighborhoods located along each of the three rivers that branch out from downtown here that are solid rental areas.

Hi All, I have been working on a project that I think might have some impact to how we continue with properties.However there are still features and work that needs to be worked on but wanted public advice and feedback before proceeding. 

As borrowing rates come down, asset prices will go up and wealth (DOLLARS) will continue to be originated at an astronomical rate.

This will continue to improve home sales activity (and prices will continue to rise).Doomer: “But, Skeptical Investor, high mortgages are stressing the consumer!”

It's been, and will continue to be, one of the stronger vacation markets on the east coast, and from a tax strategy perspective, I can still plan on bonus depreciation, which is material in my individual case.Thanks for any thoughts from those on the ground, or those with existing STRs in the market!

I just realized I have too much property taxes due next month and my downpayment will not be enough and put a strain on me financially if i were to continue.

And rent should continue to increase.