I've just begun researching cities such as Kansas City, Cincinnati, Fayetteville, several coastal cities in North and South Carolina, couple of places in Oregon, and numerous college towns scattered throughout the country.

She sent me a couple of possible investments that were scattered throughout the country. 

I was doing work for a religious organization at the time, and while there are good people and good pockets scattered throughout, it is definitely low income and high crime.

I saw a post from another Omaha host about a guy smoking weed and leaving meth traces (and used needles) scattered at her place, so I asked her who the guy was.

However, life happens and when time comes to deal with the reality of being a landlord, do you want 10 properties scatters across town or 1 property in one place?

Looks like he's got equity, but your comps are definitely scattered.

All the siblings, alive and deceased are scattered over FL, KT and GA. 

However, it was from an owner who had 120 units scattered across 9 buildings and wanted to retire. 

You now only have 10 calls to scatter throughout the day (easy).8.)

If you have the money, the smart choice is probably t buy properties scattered throughout that area; you'll most likely to decent appreciation on all of them, and great appreciation on one or two.