Birmingham, AL Market

[James You]

I keep hearing about Birmingham market in numerous podcasts as an up and coming city for investment.  What are your thoughts on the market and its potential growth?  Alabama has a historic stigma of segregation and racism, and would such social issue be something to be concerned as an investor?  

Based on the economic datas, I don't see much migration into the city, or jump in job growth in recent years.  Also I see a bit of high unemployment rate compare to other hot cities like Indy, KC, Memphis.