That being said, I grew up in the Fern Creek/J-town area but feel I may be a bit priced out given how properties have appreciated significantly in the area extending down Bardstown road past Glenmary.

I grew up in Brooklyn Park and my best friend lives in Hudson. 

If can't buy places cheap enough to cash flow well enough to pay someone else to work on your rentals then your paying too much for your places.That being said when I only had a few rentals I did try and save some money as much as possible until I grew my business.Good luck!

As I grew, i discovered there were certain limitations with Buildium that were difficult to overcome.

I found this thread extremely helpful as I am in the exact same boat as you (I even grew up in TO!)

I grew up in the Midwest and am 23 years old, about to close on my first deal which is a househacked duplex.

My wife grew up without running water or electricity in a make-shift cabin situated on a logging deck in western Montana.

I grew up in Decatur and it is a market I have interest in.

I also grew up in Oakland it has a special place in my heart!!

Also, the city directly North of me where I grew up- McDonough, is booming.