Best suburb near Midtown Atlanta (~$400k, long term investment)

[Nate Baum]

Hi Friends!

My wife and I are looking to get a 4 or 5 bedroom house in an established/up and coming suburb near Midtown Atlanta, thinking Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Suwanee, Rosewell and Peachtree Corners.

The long term plan would be to buy, rent out for 5-10yrs and then move in when our own family grows. 
So good schools, decent commute, nice neighborhoods, decent rents and strong appreciation upside. The budget would be around $400k.

Any recommendations on suburbs and zipcodes to focus on? 
Do you have any recommendations on real estate agents for out of towners (we are in CA)?
Any tips on things we should avoid?
Any crazy renter laws like in SC?

Thanks,
Nate