It only shows your obvious bias.

So there's my bias - go for it! 

I am a little biased but these areas are hidden gems.

I am biased because these areas fit my own investment plan, and I like investing in my own back yard, within the ecosystem of my trusted service providers......

Full transparency, I am also a New Western agent, so I am biased in my response.

I have to admit my initial bias was to think that whoever put it together was probably putting a generously positive spin on it...but I suppose it is true that they've been doing a lot of work in the past couple decades doing lots of improvements.Not sure how easy it'll be to get down there for meetups, but if I don't find anything closer to home, I'll keep that in mind.

I am a biased party (fee based planner) but I have lots of opinions on this topic and have had the exact same prospecting pitch sold to me of why equities are so amazing and they can be of course you just can't compare your style of direct real estate investment to equities.  

@Wesley Meilandt I am just kidding all three of those cities are good choices for real estate investing, especially since you are willing to get your hands dirty and possibly help on the rehabs etc.As far as my choice and I am a bit bias I would say Memphis since I was born and raised here it only makes sense for me to invest here.

I might be biased since I am an Investment Realtor here but have put my money where my mouth is having 6 rental properties here in Austin and about to buy #7.

I am biased because I am a buy and hold investor but have done some flipping as well.