I'm not sure where you are and if Chicago is close for you to benefit from it's diversity and population growth.  

Wilmington on the other hand has more of a diverse economy and does not rely solely on the military.

Atleast from what I've heard it has a stable and diverse job market and doesn't see the vast ups and down of equity that some spots are frequently hit with, for example my local market.

They have a diverse group; doing little bit of everything, great place to network.  

I cannot convince her that diversity will help us in the long run.  

The range of available rentals is truly diverse here. 

From business friendly laws and taxing structures to the huge diversity of housing stock and lots of vendors, Dallas is a great place to invest. 

Securities are safest when they are 1:diverse and 2: held long term.

While the home and view are spectacular, there are many who wouldn't consider that area because of things like crime rate and diversity of other homes in the area (some are still less than well kept, though that is improving a lot). 

Real Estate Investment trusts offer liquidity and diverseness to investor portfolios.