Investing in Dallas/Fort Worth vs Atlanta

[James Park]

If was forced to invest out of state. Without having to think about it, I would probably concentrate my investing dollars in Dallas / Fort Worth.

1) Population is estimated to grow over a million from 2010 - 2020.
2) GDP is one of the highest
3) 0 state income tax and overall good public school system
4) One of the lowest unemployment in the country
5) One of the highest salary in the country and the low cost of living.
6) Dallas/Forth Worth Real Estate market was practically recession proof during the 2006 - 2012 downturn while Real Estate in the rest of country practically fell off a cliff.

These are all attractive features of why Dallas is a good place to invest.

For those investor who invest in either or both Atlanta and Dallas markets. Let's discuss some similarities and differences of the two markets. Pros and Cons.

Although I would like to believe where I live and invest (Atlanta) is the best market to invest. I believe that Texas has slight edge over Georgia in terms for the buy and hold investor. Sort of like a big brother, little brother relationship.