Wow! Lots ideas and opinions being shared in this thread. I'm excited to see how much attention Birmingham is getting from investors nationwide. I think its important to remember that different strategies work for different people. While turnkey may be the answer for investor A, investor B may prefer "rehabbing" and leasing out a home that a buyer's agent helps them locate. Investor A may prefer buying and flipping while investor B prefers to buy and hold... I could go on and on.
Birmingham is a great city with many options for turnkey providers and management. Talk to as many people as your time/schedule allows, do your research then invest where and how you feel comfortable. Unfortunately, nothing in life is a sure thing, but doing your homework will help to eliminate as many unknowns as possible.
Anyone planning a trip to Birmingham please look me up - I'd love to take you to lunch and show you around.
