New Braunfels OR San Marcos?? (San Antonio, Austin: rentals, house, tech job)

[al lopez]

Im visiting both cities this coming weekend so will get a good feel and see what both cities are alike. Im a 33 yr. single hispanic male, Im a computer drafter...been doing this for 9 yrs and enjoy it. My question is, Which of this two places would you recommend for someone like me?? If I must or am force to commute to San Antonio to work then it but much rather work in-town! Please give me the pros or cons from once city to the other, advice welcome too. Im looking in renting for 6 months or so then purchase a home, I make decent money but not rake it in so not looking to buy a dream house (around $40-$50k), Im almost outta debt and have saved money for this relocating, was not easy but Im doing it! Thought I would share that to give some closure. Thanks in advance and God bless you.

[adtobias]

New Braunfels

[Bowie]

It sounds like your job prospects would be better in Austin, since there are more tech employers there. If you don't already have a job lined up, I'd recommend going with San Marcos, since it's ~15 miles closer to Austin. Otherwise, neither is a bad choice, so go with the one that's closer to work.

[kevcrawford]

Also consider small towns like Kyle or Buda. I'm not sure you'll be able to find something for that price though. Best to find a Realtor that specializes in one of those small towns.

[wCat]

Originally Posted by kevcrawford

Also consider small towns like Kyle or Buda. I'm not sure you'll be able to find something for that price though. Best to find a Realtor that specializes in one of those small towns.

Ditto to what Kevin said. You also didn't mention where you work. Or do you work from home? That would be a major factor from my perspective. Also....San Marcos is predominantly a college town, so rentals are hard to find and usually mostly 18-23 age group. Purchasing there might not be a bad idea if you were to want to use it as rental property eventually. Just don't put a lot of money in it!

[TexHwyMan]

Originally Posted by Bowie

It sounds like your job prospects would be better in Austin, since there are more tech employers there. If you don't already have a job lined up, I'd recommend going with San Marcos, since it's ~15 miles closer to Austin. Otherwise, neither is a bad choice, so go with the one that's closer to work.

I don't think that a computer drafter is necessarily a high-tech job. Rather, I think it's something that architecture and engineering firms and the like hire for.

BTW, back to the OT: I personally like New Braunfels better, but I can't quantify why.

[al lopez]

I appreciate the input.

I will be in that area of Tx. this saturday...so will check out the smaller town or suburbs nearby, Im leaning more towards N Braunfels since is closer to SA. I have relatives in SA, can commute to work if I have to until find something locally. I like the idea of paying less property taxes (versus SA or Austin)so smaller towns would be fine so will consider smaller towns/cities plus could find a cheaper home...dont mind if the home need some repairs...Im kinda handy and aint scared! Thanks again.