Georgia, USA · Market intelligence
The Georgia market.
Four markets. Four yield profiles. City-by-city data updated monthly by Tameka Ojior, our licensed Atlanta advisor and Co-Founder at REIGPlus.
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Strategic rationale
Why Georgia outperforms
for international investors.
Georgia combines employment depth, population growth, accessible entry prices, and persistent rental demand that most U.S. states cannot match at this price point.
Employment base
Top 5
U.S. metro for corporate relocation. Delta, Coca-Cola, UPS, Home Depot, CNN, and over 400 Fortune 500 regional offices anchor rental demand across all four markets.
Population growth
5.5%
Growth in 5 years. In-migration from Northeast U.S. and international professionals driving sustained rental demand with no sign of softening across key submarkets.
Rental demand
~4%
Average vacancy across REIGPlus portfolio markets. National average: 6.6%. Augusta and Columbus run below 4% due to structural anchors: military, medical, and university tenants.
Entry price
$100k
Minimum entry to Georgia rental property with DSCR financing. Versus the U.S. median home price of ~$420,000. Georgia is significantly more accessible at every budget tier.
City-by-city breakdown
Four markets.
Four investment profiles.
Each market serves a different investor profile. Choose the city that matches your goal — or diversify across two markets for both income and appreciation.
7–8%Net yield rangeAfter PM fees, before mortgage
$120k–$200kAverage entry price3-bed / 2-bath typical
3.8%Vacancy rateBelow national avg of 6.6%
30%36-mo appreciationUpdated May 2026
Primary economic anchors
AU Health System & Medical College of Georgia — largest employer, 15,000+ staff, medical district demand
Augusta University — 9,000+ students and growing postgraduate population
U.S. Army Cyber Command at Fort Eisenhower — federal employment, stable long-term tenants
Augusta National Golf Club — annual Masters Tournament drives tourism and services employment
Investment profile
Best for: Maximum monthly cash flow. Highest DSCR ratios in the portfolio.
Avg monthly rent: $1,100–$1,400 (3-bed, medical district proximity)
Tenant profile: Medical professionals, nurses, university staff, government workers
DSCR ease: ★★★★★ — rent-to-price ratio qualifies comfortably at 70% LTV
Augusta neighbourhoods
Summerville
Medical professionals, 10 min from AU Health. Most consistent rental demand in the market.
Yield indicator: High
Harrisburg
Revitalising inner suburb, young professionals. Appreciation potential above Augusta average.
Yield indicator: High
Southside
Value entry, stable working-class demand, strong DSCR ratios at lower entry prices.
Yield indicator: High
Martinez
Suburban families, Augusta National proximity. Lowest vacancy in Augusta market.
Yield indicator: Medium-high
Yield calculator — Augusta
7.8%Net yield
+$364Monthly cash flow
1.65DSCR ratio
8.5%Cash-on-cash
$172,000
SAMPLE LISTING · AUG-01
7.8%
Net yieldSummerville · 3 bed / 2 bathRent: $1,240/moCash flow: +$364/moDown: $51,600
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| City ↕ | Profile | Net yield ↓ | Avg entry ↕ | Vacancy ↕ | 36-mo appr. ↕ | DSCR ease ↕ | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | Stability | 7–8.5% | $100k–$180k | 3.1% | 25% | ★★★★★ | Stability + income |
| Augusta | Cash flow | 7–8% | $120k–$200k | 3.8% | 30% | ★★★★★ | Monthly income |
| Savannah | Growth | 6–7.5% | $200k–$320k | 4.6% | 26% | ★★★★☆ | Yield + growth |
| Atlanta | Appreciation | 5–7% | $280k–$450k | 4.2% | 17% | ★★★☆☆ | Capital growth |
Market data sourced from Homes by Tameka MLS analysis, Rentometer rental data, and U.S. Census Bureau estimates. Yield figures are net of 10% property management fee, calculated at current DSCR mortgage rates at 30% down payment. Appreciation figures reflect trailing 36-month data. All figures are May 2026 estimates, updated monthly. Past market performance does not guarantee future returns.
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Previous issue · April 2026
Georgia Market Update · Vol. 4 · April 2026
+6.5%Aug yield change
260New listings
3.4%Avg vacancy
"Columbus vacancy reached a 3-year low this month as Fort Moore personnel numbers increased. Savannah's Southside submarket continues to outpace expectations driven by Hyundai production ramp-up."
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