I think the key word is community, and I've tried my best to cultivate a great culture and group of people.

Pros: Diverse job market, low unemployment, great resilience during recessions, nice appreciation, 1% rule can be hit if you look hard enough, great economy, good schools, Midwest nice.Cons: Extreme weather at times (hot/humid summers, tornadoes/hail, brutal cold in Jan/Feb), high insurance premiums, property taxes also really high.

You actually have a pretty solid setup with your diverse degrees plus the one alumni so there's something there.

However, depending on the Trust Company you work with, you might have more options with respect to the diversity of public and private market investments.

The job market is more diverse and growing faster thanks to companies like Intel moving in, which typically means more stable property values and a broader tenant pool.

Plenty of demand drivers and diverse economy.

Population growth, job diversity, and low DOM (days on market) are significant indicators.

With the savings from reduced housing costs, you can reinvest in more properties, gradually building a diverse real estate portfolio.

The economy is also pretty diverse and strong - lots of growth in population and the job market and there is strong rental demand.

I was also in the military and not a stranger to all kinds of uncomfortable situations, diverse backgrounds of people and how to deal with difficult people in general.