Need some diversity in investments other than completely depending on the stock market/mutual funds.

I know it's a huge area with tons of diverse sub-markets, how can I go about picking one?

The diversity of real estate experience and the willingness to share information is like something, not usually experienced in real estate groups. 

You will love the diverse community and all the resources.

You will love the diverse community and all the resources.

Basically, Wall Street is getting enough of my money (though I am not going to avoid them altogether -- I just want some diversity). 

Right now, I'm looking into wholesaling, rehab/flipping and buy-and-hold options, though my plan is to maintain a diverse portfolio, so I'm always keeping my options open.Though my primary interest is making some money, I also have dreams and goals along with the process.

I'm doing this alongside another job as well and through doing this I hope to better myself and increase my knowledge for after college so I can have a diverse portfolio to help me with my future career.

Atlanta metro has a diverse investing canvass.

Some things Houston offers that are so hard to find in any other markets:Critical mass (4 th largest city and still growing fast)Low cost of entry and housing cost 30% below other large cities  (buy a $150K house that rents for $1,500/mnth)Diverse and resilient economy and population** passed NYC for most diverse city int he nation last year, Lost >80,000 oil and gas jobs in last 2 years and still put on more jobs than we lost (highest employment rate in city's history today)   Still great TK opportunity here, I work with them everyday ;-)Houston (and TX) are creating jobs as fast or faster than any other area, this is drawing people to the area, they need housing, there is a shortage of available, affordable,  quality housing.