I own a small multifamily commercial in Albuquerque and can confirm the diversity of the economic and cultural factors that you mentioned. 

You may not need scale as much as efficiency.

I got a call from the Warren City hall and they reported pipes bursting and the whole driveway is flooded on initial reports.

While we were onboarding the property to the system and trying to figure out the automated sprinklers, he was out there every day watering the lawn by hand, stopping the buck and taking personal responsibility. 

With the increasing number of lawsuits and penalties for TCPA violations, I'd like to cover my backside and remain compliant.How do you scrub your lists to ensure you’re not contacting people on the Do Not Call list?

Just wanted to introduce myself and enjoying the Bigger Pockets site and forums.

This deal showcased our streamlined process and Erika's keen market insights, resulting in a swift transaction and a substantial profit.

The one thing i don't like is how much power they have over you.  

@Ezra Avery you might want to read below to understand Classes of Property/Tenants.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

This is where people fly in, this is where jobs and internships are, and it's central to the entire Triangle.