Huntsville, Memphis, Charlotte, Omaha, Columbus, or Atlanta?
I'm trying to narrow down to 1-2 focus markets for buy-and-hold SFR/small multi-family investments. I've come down to the following options and am curious about any feedback:
1. Huntsville, AL
2. Memphis, TN (high crime)
3. Charlotte, NC
4. Omaha, NE (steady but not super growth oriented)
5. Columbus, OH
6. Atlanta, GA (already overheated market)
I like all of these markets from a population / job growth perspective and affordability as a new investor. I've included any negatives I've been able to surface in parentheses above.
I'm curious about any major positives / negatives about these markets I might be missing - high crime, new employers, high poverty levels, etc.