I am attracted by its diverse economy, increasing population, robust rental demand, and relatively favorable rent-to-price ratios.However, as I'm currently based out-of-state, I would greatly appreciate the input and advice of those familiar with the Birmingham market.

So it appears that Texas has had a robust real estate market for some time now. 

I’ve been using it for 7 years now so it’s pretty robust.

The good thing about Airbnb is that their “claims” system is actually fairly robust.

Not impossible, but yeah, way harder than a robust STR community (I have some in a much larger market where vendors are all over).

If I am in a market with growing population, no where to build, robust employment, income growth that far exceeds national average and I purchase for appreciation, how is this not investing. 

Users like it because the interface is clean and user friendly, and the final reports that can be generated are very robust.

Furnished Finders stats is probably the closest thing to it and it's not very robust.

Robust economy, people are moving here, business' are moving here, great weather (generally speaking), and mountains woohoo!

Robust economy, people are moving here, business' are moving here, great weather (generally speaking), and mountains woohoo!