That would be the wholesaler... an integral part of the REI ecosystem. 

We have RE in fairly diverse areas in San Diego. 

Those who could, did, and now deals that once looked attractive look overpriced.Finally, I think it’s important to look at the market not as one large clump but as a highly fractured and increasingly diverse asset class.From the demand side, an A type multifam will be negatively affected by a recessionary period.

After doing some research, it looks like job growth, industry diversity, and population growth are all strong in the area.

Major exports include containers, coal, laminate, flooring, iron, steel, frozen poultry, chemicals, soybeans, and various lumber products.Overall, the City of Montgomery is highly focused on attracting large companies to its' vastly diverse and well trained workforce.And, Alabama has the second lowest property taxes behind Hawaii.

Embrace change and learning as reality and "surf" it to learning, networks, systems, software, processes that culminate in diverse earning opportunities.  

Also, I like the fact that the economy in Pittsburgh is quite diverse.

The complexity comes from the dramatically diverse laws are from state to state, sometimes even county to county. 

I believe the real estate investment ecosystem needs wholesalers, fix and flippers and buy and holders.

If you take the MLS deals out of the picture, these off market properties are early 1900's, diverse in regards to investment strategies, and they meet the $150-$200 a door.