A solid market is one that has steady job growth and a diverse economy.

I got alot of info from reading the forums when I first started...just wanted to share my experience and the steps I took investing OOS:1) Research a market that works for your goals (whether that be employers in the market, job diversity, population growth, price of homes, etc.)

Nothing beats mutual fund investing imo when investing in the stock market for diversity/ease.

@Garth Mackendel, I’d recommend finding a fourplex with a diverse unit mix.

Our economy is very diverse, not relying on one industry and lots of large companies opening offices here.

The market over here is incredibly diverse with distressed properties ranging anywhere from a $10,000 all the way to $300,000.

And that cashflow is not playing the most important role.We are lucky to live in an area that does not get hit by hurricanes and earthquakes, has a very diverse economy and is right on the 5th lagest fresh water source in the world.

I've learned to set expectations about listing being in in an urban environment and the great diversity of the neighborhood. 

"We’ve grown from a very homogenous employment base in the ’80s, when it was fueled largely by construction and hospitality, to one that’s very diverse.

They do not provide meaningful oversight or guidance with respect to tax code compliance.A checkbook IRA LLC is an enhancement on the above structure that is generally more time and cost efficient for investors with a more diverse portfolio.