Where would YOU invest and why?

[Caleb Mclamb]

Hello BP,

The question is simple, if you could invest in any part of the south-eastern United States, where would you invest and why?

I am young, newly married, and live in Pensacola Fl. We plan to move somewhere a little more scenic in the South and just curious what areas have promising investor potential?

Even if your top choice isn't in the South please post!

Thanks

[Jesse Waters]

Caleb,

Based on nothing else that the fact that I just enjoy visiting these places, I would say Asheville, NC or Chattanooga, TN, not actually sure what those markets are like.

Right now I cover territory from Augusta, GA to Columbia, SC and I am based in Aiken, SC.  Aiken is a tough market since we have lots of small investor's (we have an above average amount of folks from up north that understand the value of owning real estate.)  So my local market is tough, which is why I cover such a large range.  

For the best place overall in the SE to invest.  Tough questions, depends on that particular market, your strategy & goals.  

I would say pick somewhere that is growing with multiple employers, not just govt jobs, or a single large employer.  Savannah, Charleston & Greenville, SC all seem to be on the upswing.

JW