My crystal balls says we're around 70 now: damaged, beat up a bit, but still fundamentally sound. 

Some of the instruction is universally applicable (figuring out who you need on you team, best practices for doing due diligence, the fundamentals of underwriting, etc.), but things some of the regulations and tax information will likely not apply. 

So I ensure that the LPs are complete morons, have some track record of success, and aren't' likely to torpedo the deal, but once I've cleared that admittedly low bar, I focus all my efforts on ensuring the fundamentals of the asset and the terms set me up for success. 

To climb up the corporate ladder at big corporations the fundamentals of the degree will be beneficial.

They both have strong economic and demographic fundamentals combined with good cash flow.

I'd agree with @Arn Cenedella above that there are fundamental economic drivers due to the proximity, jobs overlap, general political climate, that tie the two market together. 

And you were better equipped to handle the transaction from a fundamental, knowledge stand  point and emotionally .. than someone who really has no experience in what it takes to actually buy and prosecute these deals either DIL work out or foreclosure.Any one who is giving advice on how to do anything in RE whether its free or they charge for it is a guru to some extent..

Perhaps Ohioers are lucky that their real property tax isn't based directly on the most recent sale price, but I wouldn't be surprised if it has to be on record available to the public for other fundamental reasons like homesteading, bankrupty proceedings, civil claims, property disputes, etc etc.Nevertheless, would love to hear of the closest tactic to achieving this in a disclosure state!

Buying forced sale property typically requires a solid understanding of real estate fundamentals, especially title.

DFW, San Antonio, and Houston all seem to have solid fundamentals.