Buy and hold in Cartersville vs. Douglasville GA?

[Becky Lai]

I've been looking into investing in single family homes in the Atlanta suburbs (buy & hold) -- I was wondering what city shows more promise for appreciation and rent growth: Cartersville or Douglasville? On paper it looks like Cartersville is a little bit better but I'm wondering if the shorter commute from Douglasville to Atlanta and the eventual development of the west side of the city will ultimately change the calculus 5-10 years from now. Any and all opinions welcome!