Huntsville, Memphis, Charlotte, Omaha, Columbus, or Atlanta?

[Kerrie Dare]

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.