It's awesome that we were able to get such a diverse group together!

There was a lot to learn here, mostly about human relations, and there was a lot of interesting and diverse insight by the posters.You sound like a motivated, efficient business professional used to travelling in a circle of like minded people and as you said, you have expectations that the folks you deal with will carry a similar attitude. 

We think individuals will continue to find crowdfunding opportunities - given the low minimums compared to direct project investing, diversity of deals, and online access - to be an attractive component of their real estate investing experience.

How diverse is the employment in the area?

Yea, I think it's important to learn the key factors for you individual area.The following is an excerpt every market is subject to different dynamics, governed by factors as diverse as local restrictions on building, job growth, and cultural pedigree.

And I try to enjoy one diversion in a league of some sort all the time.

Diversity, to say the least!

My advice would be to consider the source when talking to others and get diverse opinions.

This way you are made whole in the event of a claim and it allows you to buy a policy at a lower rate while avoiding penalties for being underinsured.Every company and policy is different but this is an example of how diverse insurance is when it comes to investment properties.

I have spent a lot of time in the Charlotte area, and it definitely has a strong and diverse real estate market.