@Jay Hinrichs @J Scott First I want to apologize to @Toyin Dawodu if this diversion is hijacking the original post & question.  

All you need to do is look at steady population growth in these states and whether they have diverse enough economies to sustain - gov't centers, healthcare, and large universities are great indicators.In the Midwest you'll need to study pop. growth more regionally & by the market, e.g.

It offers a combination of stability, growth potential, and a diverse economy that makes it an attractive option for investors seeking cash flow. 

Your approach of seeking tenant-occupied properties is a good strategy to ease into the investment process, and Memphis does offer diverse options.

I firmly believe my diverse skill set, education, and professional experience are ideal for taking on the unique challenges associated with working alongside real estate investors.

Her Technical Expertise includes: Detailed knowledge of internetworking, in depth telecommunication concepts with an expertise in several protocols like ATM, IP, BGP, SMNP, IPSEC, QoS, VOIP and xDSL technologies.Yolanda possesses proven technical and presentation skills used in communicating highly detailed information to diverse audiences at major corporations.

The numbers don't really mean anything just my own personal hit list which there is no strategy other than if try to diversity.

Is there not a moderate that loves America, loves Americans, and loves American diversity?

Framework, Free: Wordpress - (Investor Carrot is build on Wordpress, but I don't think Lead Propeller is)$99 Theme - AgentPress is a really flexible theme and fits very nicely with the intent here: http://demo.studiopress.com/agentpress/ Here's an example of a website using the AgentPress theme: http://screenproflorida.com/ (this is my cousin's business, he's a good guy if you're local to him) and here's a whole list of different sites using AgentPress, so you can see the diversity it offers: https://themetix.com/agentpress/ - many people have trouble seeing their vision on a theme, so keep in mind these are really flexible to fit what you want. ~$500 Copywriting: You'll want to find a real estate website that's doing really well in your area, or a neighboring area.

NEVER measure yourself against someone else and certainly NOT a diverse group like BP.