These internal teams are able to leverage not only their expertise, but also relationships in attracting wireless carriers. 

Hopefully they'll be able to attract some larger companies to the area.  

Now flip side I had a good portion that stayed for years.. but those were the minority and the others simply did not make up for it.Also I know where the attraction to Sec 8 is.. its the thought of guaranteed rent.. folks in those markets know that market renters are really tough.. so they take the lessor of two evils. 

I've grown a bit weary of traditional stock market investing (story for another day) and have found myself attracted to all of the long-term benefits of real estate, not to mention the hands-on nature.

All of the cities have growing populations, growing median incomes, and are attracting / already have attracted talent across Important industries (i.e. tech among others). 

In the short term it might look attractive to make the quick buck by "pulling a fast one", but for the long term you don't want to set your reputation in your local real estate investing community as the guy who is screwing people over by lying to them to get what you want. 

Lender's typically base their final bid at an amount that will attract 3rd party bidders, if that amount is not sufficient to pay the total debt.

The lot is very attractive but the home is in total disrepair. 

Real estate attracts a different culture of people / professionals all together.

The art of wholesaling is to get the properties under contract at a price that is attractive to investors.