I’m all about diversification.

"Diversification is protection against ignorance.

Here are trends I look at in a market:- Unemployment - Job growth- Job diversification- Pay- Vacancy trends- Affordability trends (property values & rents)- Taxes- Landlord / tenant lawsJust to name a few...

But by diversification of areas, and by thinning the herd, you can have properties in different areas, different towns and you can jettison under performing properties along the way.4.

I am trying to talk her into diversification but it's tough right now.  

This gives you diversification, community support and potentially a good chunk of change if the business is successful.

What's your take on the job growth and industry diversification in Fort Worth?

Also, I've been funding the 401k to the max since I started working, so my diversification into stocks should be sufficient.J Scott Yep, I work in high-tech!

I'd also be keen to find out peoples opinions on whether Houston has enough diversification in the job market or if it's too dependent on the oil industry and if that gets replaced/winds down in 25-60 years (a debatable point I know) would the housing market still stand up or would you get another Detroit-like scenario where the demise of the car industry destroyed house prices?

The other diversification strategies are not relevant at this time.