The thing that stood out to me; it was such a varied and diverse group of people, many of whom you would never expect to be in real estate investing.

If you used 3:1 leverage, you would be able to invest in $7.5 million worth of properties with great money management diversity (no single investment is more than 5% of  your total investment).

Although slightly below the national average, future growth seems likely for many reasons: corporate expansion, the low cost of doing business, and the high demand for STEM-related occupations.Population GrowthSo, with a growing economy and strong job growth, Metro Tampa Bay is experiencing healthy population growth.A convergence of activity that includes a visionary government, an accessible airport, and a diverse community has transformed Tampa into one of the most highly desirable and popular metros in America.

Very stable and diverse economy here.

Below are some of my pros and cons.Pros: - You can get into a diverse market, with smaller capital requirements- You are not limited to just one market, you can have holdings all over the place. 

Because it augments protected dry wash land that helps the desert eco system.  

But, I hope that it becomes the socially progressive, entrepreneurial, artistic, and culturally diverse example of what a city can and should be. 

So while the hospitals give a strong backbone for the MTRs here, there's still a good diversity.

I am not a landlord, but I specialize in commercial and dealing with investors, finding them the right property to meet their needs or the marketing to liquidate them.Not in your market, but my opinion would be to interview different agents like myself, that specialize in acquiring a Brokerage Firm in your area that will meet your needs.Here in Florida, I would tell my investors to make sure you have a diverse portfolio, residential and commercial.I know I am not much help since I am in Florida, but maybe I gave you a new way of going about it.

I've been leaning towards Columbus because it looks to have a stronger, more diverse economy and strong population growth.