I grew up in KC and will be moving back there soon to begin investing in real estate and am almost looking exclusively within the 435 loop.

I grew up in this small town and currently live in the city of Calgary which is 2 hours away.

Interesting question though (I grew up near DC), housing affordability is definitely an issue in every major market.

We currently live in Chicago, but my wife grew up just outside of Cleveland so looking to invest in Cleveland.I had been looking in Lakewood, but it appears that house prices have increased significantly and that taxes are quite high.

I grew up in the Triangle area so if I can help answer any questions let me know!

Personal experience: the neighborhood I grew up in is on private land and right on a lake and our "association" restricts people from renting their homes.

My business partner and I grew up in Bourbonnais and see an opportunity there to invest in some rental properties.

Hey @Paul Kelley, I also grew up in Bloomington and attended Jefferson. 

My name is Lisa and I currently reside in Columbus, Ohio.I grew up watching my parents investing in RE and becoming longtime landlords and I witnessed many positive and negative experiences they went through with various tenants.

Personally I grew up working on houses with my dad and I have learned a lot.