We are not selling any time soon, so falling prices, foreclosures, vacant homes, etc. for the city-at-large are not a huge concern.Diversification1.Not in the Pacific NW.2.Not in an economy largely driven by Nike or Intel.Other1.SFR.2.Within the US.3.Not primarily a college rental or specialty rental (section 8, elderly, etc.).4.Non-offensive political views of the state?

This is a pretty close replica of the first investment property that I set foot in years back just getting my bird-dogging newb-feet wet in this industry.

I also don't respond to SPAM email notifying the sender that I'm not interested in Canadian pharmacies or replica Rolex watches.

Nike "Just do it!"

then the Nike saying just do it..

Nike says it best ...

They should be based in Boston, San Francisco, or New York where most other fashion companies are based (Reebok, Nike, etc.).  

That is definately a step in the forward direction.I too believe that doing is your best teacher (experience) and the only way to get that is to get out there and (to quote a phrase from Nike) JUST DO IT!

Here is how it goes:DTI - Dynamic Training InstituteA full size replica town complete with sfr, office building, airplane, gas station, streets etc, etc.

I agree with you about reaching the point where you must stop focusing on theory and trying to read and learn everything and just do it like Nike.