Best up and coming, fast growing locales

[Dan Cahill]

Curious people's thoughts on fast-growing, potentially undervalued areas of the country with significant future appreciation potential.  How do you collect and analyze data on this, and how do you apply it to your buy/sell strategies?  And what specific cities/metros do you think are best to invest in?

Florida seems like a state with a number of growth areas.  For example, Largo/Tampa/St Pete area is one I've seen on lists of fast growing areas.  I have spent some time down in Largo/Clearwater over the years and seen firsthand why people like living there.  

I know parts of Utah, NC, Dallas, Idaho, etc. have seen excellent growth recently.  

[Molly Arnott]

The Boise metro area have seen incredible growth the last few years. While the Boise city and immediate area have seen the greatest growth, there is still great opportunities in the surrounding communities like Kuna, Nampa, Caldwell, and Emmett. Lots of cute old homes begging to be fixed up!