Dallas vs San Antonio for CRE: Got an offer from a cre company in Dallas and one in San Antonio but can’t decide where to go
Which is better for my career? Which is a better place to live long term? I haven’t visited in any of these cities so any insight would be appreciated.
[{"id": "hui6jgp", "text": "Well there's 7.3 million people in DFW and about 2 million in the SA metro area. Seems more opportunity in Dallas. You should visit each though. They are really different.", "replies": [{"id": "huijn5m", "text": "I feel like Dallas would provide more opportunity but San Antonio would be a better place to live what do you think?", "replies": [{"id": "huit9mu", "text": "To his point, you need to visit. We have no idea about your preferences or lifestyle. \n\nPerhaps there is more growth by percentage in San Antonio, but the sheer volume is DFW is much much higher. \n\nI would think the largest question may be, which offering firm appears best set up to help you succeed?", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "huib0y8", "text": "Dallas and it isn't close. If you're talking strictly for your career go with Dallas. There are other considerations as well, but I'd argue many if not all those other considerations would point you to Dallas as well when compared with San Antonio.\n\nSource: Am Texan. Lived in Dallas for many years.", "replies": [{"id": "huijflh", "text": "I feel like Dallas is oversaturated and San Antonio is growing like crazy", "replies": [{"id": "huixa8e", "text": "Sounds like you're looking for reasons to chose San Antonio over Dallas, in which case you already have your answer.\n\nBut as others have suggested, you really should visit the cities to inform a major life decision.", "replies": [], "depth": 3}, {"id": "huoojas", "text": "You should make your first pitch to be walking into CBRE declaring SA as the new frontier and Dallas (in the top percentile in vertically every indicator of economic growth in the US) as \u201coversaturated\u201d", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "huixxqg", "text": "What type of job? \n\nBeing on the financing side, Dfw is a more attractive market to institutional money.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "huizqyi", "text": "For quality of life I\u2019d choose San Antonio", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "huj175q", "text": "If you\u2019re in the beginning of your career I feel Dallas might be better. All big firms are on McKinney Ave which is probably helpful for networking if you\u2019re in the middle of it. But I know next to nothing about San Antonio so take my thoughts with a grain of salt.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "huj2cr6", "text": "Dallas 100%. A lot of CRE companies are here and the networking is huge, especially when you\u2019re thinking of making a change down the road. Sure, San Antonio is a LCOL city, but you\u2019ll get more out of your career if you choose Dallas.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "hujbs2a", "text": "I currently live in Dallas and visit San Antonio regularly.\n\nDallas is easily the better career city. So many institutional CRE firms in the city and Dallas is the Finance city of Texas. Just watch out for rents in Dallas proper as they have skyrocketed to Austin levels. \n\nSan Antonio offers a lower cost of living and probably a higher quality of life depending on your lifestyle. \n\nAlso keep in mind if you travel regularly that Dallas has two major airports within a 15 min drive of downtown and you can get nonstops to anywhere in the country, whereas San Antonio\u2019s airport is not even a quarter the size of DFW. \n\nAlthough ultimately the choice comes down to the offers you have. Dm the firms, role and comp and I can give you more insight. I\u2019m happy to answer any specific questions you have.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "hujoz82", "text": "Dallas for sure", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "huley3o", "text": "San Antonio is one of the top growing MSAs in the country. Dallas is up &amp; came and growing. Very Saturated with brokers. Not sure your product type but for long term growth I think San Antonio. Fort Worth is also a good option", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "humplbd", "text": "I live in San Antonio and do brokerage here in town -- grew up in Austin. If you're willing to work hard, this city has a lot of opportunities to make GOOD money. It's still very much a sleepy market for how big of a city it is and how fast it is growing. The downside is not a lot of young people move here so the social scene isn't as fun. But I guess it depends what you're priorities are... DM me if you want to hop on a call!", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "huon80n", "text": "If going into brokerage or anything CRE, the bigger market is always the answer. There\u2019s not an institutional investor in the world not looking at Dallas deals. In addition, smaller markets are even more good ole boy. Go to a big firm in an A market, pay your penance, and move on", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]