There are many diverse fortune 500 companies here that tend to not lay people off in massive numbers, and that keeps the local economy fairly stable.

It might be a good idea to have a written partnership nuptial.I understand how it is to be busy with all of your businesses.Some of my businesses are; Real Estate Management, Auction Company and Investment partnerships.I do find time to practice my art.I guess it is OK to announce my art show, all sales go 100% to charity, The Smile Train.www.auctions.investorsunited.com to see the bidding process and view the paintingsAlso on Flickr at www.flickr.com/seeparrishartBrandon, I think it is important for people like us (managing lots of businesses, lots of stress and controlling the moving parts) to have an escape, a diversion, a creative outlet, a mind break from businessWhat are your thoughts on that?

I am a New Yorker who is moving to Jacksonville Florida in a couple of months, probably for similar reasons.This site is incredible, lots of diversity and different types of professionals.  

They would qualify for the FHA backed 3.5% & VA 0% down payment. 75% of the gross appraised rent counts as qualifying income for the loan.Anyone from individual investors up to large investment groups will find that no other real estate investment offers such convenient diversity, safety, and relative liquidity with such an incredible return on investment.

Hi - I'm looking to diversity my assets and increase my real estate portfolio.  

I am aware of the diverse expertise range in BP.  

Contractors are a many varied and diverse creature and you need to be diligent and thorough in your search for the one that fits with your plans and goals.

Sometimes that makes sense, if you just want to have workers around "just in case", but most of the time volume + diversity = good portfolio.

As for the question about oil prices, I would agree with @Richard Spooner that Houston will not suffer this downturn as much as it did in the 80's due to so much more diversity in the types of industry that are now supporting the region.

A mile can encompass a very diverse grouping of neighborhoods.