To me, that is one of the main benefits, along with that there are major universities, a very diverse range of industries (alot of Oil/Gas too though) suburbs that are booming now and have been for a very long time.

I hope to learn how to have a successful, diverse and large portfolio so that one day I will not have to depend on working 9-5 to put food on the table.

@Nate DaigleWelcome from the top end of 95 ;-)While there is a wealth of diverse experience and expertise here on BP, we are all investors at different points in our journey.  

Your " NICHES" can become many and diverse.

Is it diverse or dependent on an industry?  

Inspirational.I assume those percentages are downpayments, not interest rates...Being in such diverse markets, have you learned any lessons about remote rentals?

Hi everyone,My name is Robert and I'm a long time tech guy, but took a bit of a career diversion a few years ago by moving here to the Colorado Springs area and getting a real estate license. 

I know that OKC is more diverse than just the oil industry, but it is a concern.I'm just trying to decide if it's worth keeping a single property in a market, or if I'd be better off in concentrating my investments in fewer markets.Thanks for the response.Steven

Indy is very diverse and the neighborhoods can change greatly block by block - one has to be careful when investing from afar.I buy 10-15 properties per month and will be glad to point you the right direction and evaluate any potential opportunities you are looking at.And, of course, buy them all too!

It has to be diverse and have a growing population.