Let me share a couple observations based on what you've provided.1.

I would check the area census info but our observation recently is that you have all ages. 

For example here in Tampa, FL I generally browse through Tampa Bay business Journal, Florida Trend, Business Observer etc..

And excellent observation. 

My own observation is it has more to do with age and demographics than financial status.

He was put in jail repeated times for restraining order violations (I believe due to being paranoid and not taking his meds, but I’m based that only on observation).  

However, I've observed that there are two polarizing opinions about these markets: Some investors say that they are still finding success in these markets, and some say that these markets are too competitive / over-saturated with investors.  

Hi BP world, I recently went to Scranton and saw some properties with potential for buy/hold cash flow, but I noticed a few things on my trip there and I'm wondering if anyone has/is investing in the area and their ou...

@Mat Yuriditsky,We manage over 1,000 units in Jefferson County/the Birmingham metro area, and about 10% are occupied by tenants with Section 8 vouchers.We observe that the majority of our Section 8 units are clustered in one of two general areas.

Just my observation.....