The best neighborhoods for me, are? (Atlanta, Lenox: apartment, rental, lofts)

[R.J. Kencade]

Removed - sounds like an ad for services. The plan is to relo. to Atlanta, make it my long term home and start consulting again. I'll have plenty in savings to be comfortable while I ramp up again. Money will not be an issue.


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My specifics---

1. Budget-$900/month( I don't want to spend too much renting because my goal is to buy a loft with in a year or so of living there. I want to sign one lease for a year and than buy)
2. House/Condo/Townhome?-Apartment/studio
3. Employment Status(commute/work from home)-work from home,until I lease a small ofice
4. Children(public school vs. private)-N/A (Child free and not planning to have any)
5. Suburban or Urban lifestyle preference or a mix of the two-Mix. I lean more towards urban
6. Easy access to public transit, important or not? Yes, pub transport will be used along with my car
7. Preferable demographics of desired neighborhood. Middle class
8. Time frame for the move: 12 months from today (approx.).

I am planning the move now so I can make a few trips(3-4) over the next year.

About me:

39y/o black male
Child free
Jazz/live music fan
Fitness fan
wordly/open minded
I like being outside
Very friendly
Likes to network with upwardly mobile

[Johnny Danes]

This has to be one of the best threads about relocating. I am surprised you have no replies.

Removed - do not discuss "other guys" - answer THIS ONE, or not. Thank you.

[belleislerunner]

If money is not an issue on a $900/month rental budget - damn I need to learn to be more content. lol

[AnsleyPark]

Be careful - the Atlanta area M&A market is pretty soft right now. There has been some activity among large cap companies, but middle market is still a bit sluggish. During the heydays of the 90s and early 2000s, the middle market here was pretty active, both in M&A and public / private securities. But, our area seems to be lagging a bit in middle market activity - VC investment is still down, the private equity groups are a bit slow, and public securities issuances just don't exist, with a few exceptions. Deal lawyers and deal consultants alike are historically slow. That having been said, I think there are likely some plumb assignments that can be had, but the competition for them is pretty stiff. Best of luck to you!

[jsvh]

Buckhead / Lenox area is the first that came to mind for some reason. It is more on the "upscale" end of things but you should be able to a studio for around $900. Also check out Castleberry Hill or Cabbagetown if you want something more up-and coming / industrial converted lofts.

[R.J. Kencade]

Originally Posted by belleislerunner

If money is not an issue on a $900/month rental budget - damn I need to learn to be more content. lol

I clearly explained why I don't want to spend a lot renting.

I'll repost it for you:

My specifics---

1. Budget-$900/month( I don't want to spend too much renting because my goal is to buy a loft with in a year or so of living there. I want to sign one lease for a year and than buy)

[atlantagreg30127]

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