What is the local area like as far as the economy, wages, etc.?

Calgary is the market that I want to be involved in because I live here, but at the moment, with the way the economy is going, I'm thinking twice about jumping in.

Unfortunately, several years after purchasing our rentals, the economy took a downturn and the equity in our rental homes was gone and there was still very little development in the area.

Lack of tenants, shift in economy, just look at detroit.

You will love the economies of scale and the ability to scale your business.  

The oil crises may have a small effect on the economy down there so it is hard to say how long this will last.  

It just needs to have a diverse economy and a growing population.

It just needs a diverse economy and a growing population to support you in good ways.  

Indianapolis is a terrific mid-West city with a healthy economy, and low unemployment that is doing a lot to enrich its downtown core, cultural life, and recover some previously hard hit residential areas.  

Economy is bad and the government just defaulted on its debt.