Diversity is very important to me.

I agree about diversity and potential for other markets.

I hung my hat with KellerWillaims simply due to the culture and honestly the proximity of their local office.

Atlanta is a large, diverse city. 

It's more of a cultural thing than a normal cleanliness thing, guess.Getting to know and network with a REI Investor would be a bonus, but obviously not required.  

Kicking out the poor also kicks out culture.

You don't know the areas, language, culture, demographics, trends, municipality, local laws, taxes etc.

My dream is to create a real estate company serving the housing needs of middle income population, but like everything in life, it is best to start with baby steps.I like the NYC metropolitan area because of its diversity, potential for growth and the fact that it behaves somewhat independently of the national economic trends.  

The sites' research looks decent, and the inventory (at least on Roofstock) seems diverse and promising.  

This allows them diversity in programs, products, and rates.