However, for argument's sake, if we had to choose a place that was a good market for investors and live there too, I would probably choose either the Dallas/FW area or Atlanta.  

Also, it will give you the chance to see different personalities and choose from a higher pool of prospects.

You can make a difference and choose a business that will be good for the community as well as good for you.

The school you choose and the program you get into makes all the difference.  

Based on the successful brewery launch- I also have the opportunity to launch several more breweries with investors already lining up to back me if that is the path a choose.

There's still not many to choose from, but that might not be such a bad thing.The more I read and think about things, the more that multi-family units appeals to me... the main downside being that I'm not looking forward to being responsible for external maintenance and such things that strata usually takes care of.

Also to other agent/investors, what are some of the most important things to consider when choosing a broker?  

Best of luck on whatever it is that you choose to do.

We truly lease a home for several years- could be 3-5 years, then the renter can choose a buyout on the home.

Since I have the luxury of being able to live anywhere I choose (i.e. no kids, no spouse, current job is virtual . . . yeah . . it's a GREAT life!)