Investing in a private lending fund based on the East Coast would also give you geographic diversity and reduce the market risk of owning multiple real estate investments in a concentrated geographic area.You’ll want to look for a private loan fund that controls other risks as well.

Do these markets have a strong and diverse economy (based on a Google search, seems they do but different sectors)?  

Some of those areas you have classified are way off some spot on and some are just too diverse to classify that broadly.

I come from a very diverse career background and the one thing I've learned in my career is educate yourself.

When you get to a certain point either age or financially you will look to things that may offer less risk and some additional diversity.

(Metro area should have a diverse economy, not just tourism, etc..)

Hi all,I'm a 23 year old planning to diverse my investment portfolio.

My father was military as well and that seems to lend adaptability in any envirinment so I'm completely sure you'd enjoy it here and put roots down as quickly as you'd like.There are a few items that northern CA has on Austin; more available fresh produce, more available and quality ethnic foods (Asian especially), more ethnic diversity (mostly Caucasian), more impressive geography, and more moderate weather.

There's a very diverse amount of beauty in AZ.

With steadily growing metro areas like Columbus, OH, you can find appreciation, some cash flow, and a diverse culture to keep you entertained