Curious to know what you guys think about the different markets/cities to work in here in the US. Every city seems to offer a uniqueness that can translate in to how easy it is to do business there, build a network, enjoy a quality of life, etc.
We constantly hear about NYC, LA, SF, Boston, etc...wondering if they've held a justice or if other cities are taking over and potentially offering better.
The reality is that the greater the city, the greater the opportunity. There are simply more jobs and more work in NYC vs. Columbus, Ohio. Now does that mean that Charlotte, Atlanta, and Dallas are poor spots or you should get into weird mental debates about San Francisco vs. Los Angeles? Nah.
Find a job in the biggest city you can that matches the life you're looking for (with the odd exception that if your network in a smaller city is legendary, leave for a bit but then definitely come back)
There is more opportunity, as a sum, in Texas than anywhere else in the US. This has historically ebbed and flowed with oil and gas, but the state is much more diversified than it was back in the 80's.
We will continue to experience enormous population growth and corporate relocation until the Texas Legislature goes blue. If this occurs, and socialistic policies begin getting passed, the trend could reverse dramatically and states like Arizona, Utah, and Alabama will receive large amounts of fleeing Texas conservatives.
I'd rather live in a state where my tax dollars aren't being spent on providing welfare to illegal immigrants. The current condition of CA is obvious when looking at how many families and businesses are fleeing there for Texas.
Growing major non-Gateway cities with low COL, politics that encourage entrepreneurship and capital inflow, and a strong primary employment base. These are IMO Dallas, Houston, Charlotte, Phoenix, Nashville, and Atlanta.
Denver is a fantastic place to work in real estate. Rapidly growing city/economy with oodles of opportunity. Work/life balance is fantastic as well. The whole Front Range will be built up for the foreseeable future.
The metro area has so much going for it from an economic standpoint with startup activity, industrial expansion, population growth, small business creation, international business expansions/investments, government/military development, research and education center development all on the uptick. Great place to establish a career in real estate, and an even better place to live