Any success stories on investing in Florence, Alabama

[Vijay Sid]

I am researching on investing in single family home in Alabama. I have done some research on the area. Does anyone from biggerpockets invested in Single family homes in Florence. Is this a good market to invest? How does the area did during 2008 recession. Being a university near by does it make sense to invest on single family home vs multifamily home or a town home? I am thinking of buying a turnkey property as a starter.

Lots of questions, any investment advise is welcome.