Hip, Up & Coming Cities of the South/Southeast

[Neil G.]

Hey BP folks! I've been planning a move to the USA and have been laser focused on Tampa, FL, and am seeing overinflated RE prices there. Houses that were selling for $80,000 5-8 years ago are now selling for $350,000 or more. I'm now wondering what other up-and-coming cities I might consider that are still flying under the radar in the SE. Lower cost of living/home prices, growing population, liberal/hipster movement, healthy population, coffee shops, interesting bar scene, close to nature, etc. Basically, I'm looking to live and invest in the next Austin, Nashville or Denver! A couple of places that have popped up in my initial research are Raleigh, Memphis, San Antonio and Louisville. What cities do you recommend?

[Mark Gliebe]

@Neil G. I would look into Louisville and Lexington, KY. I used to love there and own an investment property there and know a few friends that are doing the same thing. I used to live in Richmond, VA too, so I would look there as well. Raleigh, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Charlottesville, VA , Birmingham, Huntsville are other areas I would look as well.