Population 20,000, diverse economy, blue collar retirement area, tons of cash flow deals, 1.8% vacancy rate and dropping (CMHC Apr 2015).I am 36 years old, have a wife and a baby girl, bought my first rental 12 years ago.

I've had a pretty diverse history.  

Its a small state, but diverse enough where the RE markets can vary greatly

If you have  lot of money and are OK will a lower return then the diversity of the portfolio is good.

The thing I like most about it is the job diversity. 

You will learn a ton from this diverse community of real estate enthusiasts.I also agree with @Curt Davis, you should definitely come to the meeting this Thursday night.When: Thursday, Oct 8, 2015 at 6pmWhere:Hilton Hotel939 Ridge Lake BoulevardMemphis, TN 38120Best of luck to you!

It is always best to be diverse.

Interesting and diverse points of view.

Creating jobs...Our economic expansion has been due to lower taxes that attracted diverse industries and created job growth.

I know that some use the diversity approach to buying properties so that they do not have all their eggs in one basket.