Super nice people, lots of culture (if that matters to you), mild weather both in summer and winter. 

I am a broker for over 40 years - the culture of real estate agents (not all) are more concerned with WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME? 

(some cultures still do)  Todays versions are just adaptions of the original "old school" ideas. 

It's a cultural thing.

After that, look for culture.

This comp is closer to your house:https://www.zillow.com/homes/for_sale/Marietta-GA-...I didn't see any contemporary style houses sold over 250k.

Also, I grew up in the OC area and have a much better sense of the cultural nuances of each neighborhood.  

It's also why there's are thousands of books written on culture.  

I think the common perception about real estate investing is a bit dated. The classic laissez-faire approach of find some seed capital, buy a unit, rent it out, and only come and fix things when they break just doesn'...

I am currently doing some research into planning and construction for 18,500 feet of residential attached single family paired homes consisting of 12 contemporary units broken into 6 buildings in the city of Aurora.