People that simply punch a clock and punch out do not run a business 24/7 so compensation level and risk factor is not the same.

“Get a job, save your money, get out of debt, retire at 65, and try to live off your savings.”Jealousy from the less brave is also a factor. I

Intel has announced their 20 billion dollar factory in Columbus, and Cincinnati has their new $250 million stadium.

The other factor is, are people actually going to return to their offices when the "new normal" is established?

In today's world, I'm taking the $10B every time with the knowledge that nobody can force me into a risk factor I am uncomfortable with.

@Thomas LoLafayette is super high crime Check hot little markets like franklin Indiana and Columbus that are super rich in factory jobs but great areas low crime easy quick tenant fill and great rental rates

Additionally, one factor I rarely see people taking into account is ease of travel.  

Also the "time" factor I like personally.

The big factor is if you have 20% liquid to put down, or want to leverage your 20% equity on the original home in its place.

My research suggests that most Turkey companies buy some junky foreclosure for pennies in a B-(or worse) neighborhood, do a poor quality rehab project(because hey, after all, it only has to look good to the out-of-state buyer, who'll likely never know that the drywall is from China and is spewing fumes, along with the cheap laminate which offgases enough formaldehyde to start your own chemical factory...) and THEN the Turkey co. says, wow- all I have to do is price this over retail and promise easy returns, and some out of state buyer will fall for it.