Is employment diverse or tied to one industry/company (i.e., any towns near the oil fields of western North Dakota can be risky...the region is heavily tied to the strength of the oil market which can be great when everything is going well, but can get ugly quickly when the oil market turns)? 

After I complete this project I plan to purchase next in Columbia, Missouri to diversity to a little larger market not too far from home. 

However, I do like a bit of diversity and will likely hang on to at least one condo as I continue to build out the rest of my portfolio.  

Hi Betsy,Williamsburg is fairly diverse with the majority of properties leaning toward the higher end as compared to Newport News and Hampton. 

But looking for population and diverse industry growth is a good place to start. 

Diversion tactics, ftw!

It's hard to see a slow down in the near future with such a large, diverse, and business friendly economy such as Houston's. 

strong rental market, diverse economy, and a food scene you will enjoy... my 2 cents :-)

They may not be all self directed but many are for good reason-control,true diversity, etc. 

I suppose the closest thing is to target counties that have foreclosure diversion programs.