I'm always ready to diversify myself by observing what's happening in other markets eg: Birmingham, Kansas City, and Jacksonville.

I'm not buying right this minute, but I have properties in Atlanta and work with properties in several markets- Philly, Birmingham, Houston, Indy, Chicago, etc.

I have turn keys in Indianapolis, Atlanta, and Birmingham.

.: 9.7%Birmingham, Ala.: 8.5%Pittsburgh, Pa.: 8.4%Milwaukee, Wis.: 8.4%Source: “The Best Cities to Invest in Real Estate on a Budget,” realtor.com® (July 25, 2016)

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Kansas City, Birmingham, and Philly are currently my faves.

However, I now have a Duplex under contract in Birmingham, AL,  finalized the inspection last week and come to find out, my lender only services anything west of Colorado.  :/  Does anyone know any smaller local or bigger banks that would offer the same type of loans?

As these metros have taken off it's allowed more regional cities to grow as well like Winston Salem, Huntsville (as you mentioned), Birmingham, etc.

Investors in Birmingham are getting hurt.

It is located in a premium Birmingham neighborhood, a big property (5/2/2 Finished basement) so I did sacrifice cap rate at 7.25%, with CoC of 10%.