[wycs]

Ideally a state without zoning laws or noncompetes. I can’t think of one.

[S4M]

There are many places like you described, they are just not in the US.

[tehlike]

austin looks like a good candidate to me. not sure about noncompetes, though.

[burlesona]

Austin rent has gone through the roof, and they’ve got a strong nimby and zoning problem just like SF so it’s just going to get worse. It’s on the exact same track, just ten or so years behind.

[onlyrealcuzzo]

Austin doesn't have Prop 13, and Texas imposes reasonable property taxes. Unless those things change, it's HIGHLY unlikely real estate in Austin will approach The Bay area in terms of prices.

[tehlike]

It wont. you can also appeal assesments.

[xur17]

Austin has noncompetes. Definite downside.