Our plan was grow in once city and see how it goes then move to the next for some diversification, if you plan on growing in a similar fashion I think you just have to pick your FIRST market and buy a good deal, I always learn way more going through owning a property in the area I'm looking.

Some good foundational metrics that can help determine a target market and its runway are; population growth, rent growth, income growth, job growth and job diversification.

So far I am happy with their communication, diversification and CoC returns.

@Jonathan MoerdlerA self-directed IRA is a great tool for diversification. 

-One of the most fundamental rules of investing is diversification--if you're currently 100% in RE, then perhaps diversifying some of that into stocks would be a good move......hopefully that helps.Good luck out there!

to me syndication makes the most sense as a diversification strategy.

Benefits are liquidity and diversification while remaining passive.

If you're looking for higher appreciation potential, exploring other markets like Boston could be an option.Risk and Diversification: Investing in a small multi-family property in Boston or a vacation rental in the Outer Banks introduces additional risks and considerations.

Kinda new to real estate investing, looking to invest primarily for long term wealth building and diversification, don't necessarily need the cash flow now.Property is ~$120,000 townhouse (3 BR, 2 BA, 1400 sqft), rent is about $1200/month (although that's a big unknown, so that's a conservative estimate.)

I'm of the firm belief that investment diversification is one of your best friends, and in my humble (and new to BP) opinion, California has three good reasons to look out of state entirely: you're already dependent on it for a job and home; property values are sky high; and it's a high risk area for natural disasters.