HousingDec 1, 2019
Intelsuicide

Is it a good time to buy Single family house in Austin?

I would be in Austin at least for another 3 years. Austin house prices up by whopping 14% yoy. Wondering if it's a good investment. Have ~100k for downpayment Any thoughts ? TC : 180k ( not at Intel) Yoe : 4

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Intel zgklodg Dec 1, 2019

Californians will keep moving there. Yes.

Verizon Media Igpay Dec 1, 2019

Because they already ruined California and now want to ruin Texas

Intel zgklodg Dec 1, 2019

Yep; libs are like locusts.

Credit Karma CK-IPO2020 Dec 1, 2019

Housing prices may come down Interest rates my come up In general, this is a good time to buy.

Facebook lovethez Dec 2, 2019

If not you can always declare bankruptcy

Facebook public2 Dec 1, 2019

3 years is too short, no.

Intel suicide OP Dec 1, 2019

If I can rent it which makes up for principal then that's an option after 3 years

Facebook public2 Dec 1, 2019

Principal, interest, expenses, and cash flow then for sure. Go for it. Now is an amazing time to buy. The leverage is insanely cheap.

Facebook lovethez Dec 2, 2019

At least spend a few million

Indeed ladidadi Dec 3, 2019

Just do it

Indeed jCGR60 Dec 4, 2019

Best time to buy is 30 years ago... Barring that, now is a good time. I live in Austin area, and have owned multiple homes here. Last one sold after only 2.5 years and still made money on it. Just stick with good down payment and 15 year loan that doesn't have an outrageous payment.

Intel suicide OP Dec 5, 2019

What areas do you recommend in Austin? I work in Downtown and don't mind 45min commute time

Indeed AEsmatter Dec 4, 2019

As long as it cash flows positive you will be okay. Cash flow is king

Indeed jCGR60 Dec 5, 2019

Op didn't say a rental.

Intel suicide OP Dec 5, 2019

Looking to see if I save something. I renting apartment and paying ~1400$ for a smaller space

Samsung ledzep_ Dec 10, 2019

Yup. I live in Austin and I am trying to buy another house soon.

Facebook lovethez Dec 15, 2019

How do you try?

Samsung ledzep_ Dec 15, 2019

By trying to outbid the Californians paying in cash. Lol. Not easy.