I have been in the Austin area. Rule of thumb here is that you do not buy property east of IH35. Avoid Round Rock, Pflugerville, Manor, Kyle, Buda, Taylor, Hutto and Elgin. Even parts of Georgetown look like a dump.
You're entitled to your opinion, but I don't agree as they're still nice areas in all of the cites you mentioned plus they can be more budget friendly.
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