@Kyle Lacasse, based on recent analysis of these areas, I passed on two wholesale deals in Franklin; the economy does not appear to be diverse or vibrant enough to bank on (at least from my discussions with a few other investors). 

This seems like a wonderful forum which is very active and vibrant!

@Jaison BloomWelcome to the vibrant BP community.

Vivian - Welcome to the vibrant BP community.Yes, you can....here is proof in a response to a similar question.Originally posted by @James Green: @Bruce McCray you can cowholesale.

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Welcome to BiggerPockets, a place to interact with a vibrant REI group, learn the real estate business and language at near zero cost.

I love how TJ has risen from the ashes of 2008-2010, and become a vibrant city with tons of development.

So here I am.I live on Long Island, NY, but to be honest I'm not entirely sure that this is an area I am that interested in investing in (even though most of the books I have read suggest the best policy is to start local, and stick to areas you are familiar with), because from what I have seen so far, there are other regions around the country that seem significantly more vibrant and expansive than the North East.

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