The state’s housing is also ranked as the fourth most affordable in the country.Alabama currently has the second-lowest average property tax rate in the country at 0.4%, which helps investors keep more of the money they earn.

Agree there'll always be flippers finding and doing deals in any market.

I agree with @John Warren I started in Chicago and expanded to Milwaukee cause the returns were better. 

would love to understand what needs to happen to invest there as someone from out of country.

Two Reasons: First, because 50M people in this country either work gig jobs or are illegal immigrants, when they lose their jobs or have their hours scaled back, it doesn't show up on official unemployment stats.

I have seen several offers from operators around the country who are offering interest rates of sub 6% for a 30-year fixed mortgage with a 20% down payment required, NO POINTS.

I agree different city if your talking school district quality that is a huge issue to me.

I agree with Jay. 

I agree 100k is is better than a lot of people start off with.

He can buy his own yacht.75 acre country subdivision will come on line this winter.  18 lots.