I grew up doing commercial real estate.

For my local PA market:Pros:-Great cash flow-Good local laws-I grew up there and know who the good tradespeople areCons:-It can be harder to self-manage when you're not there and most PM companies suck-It can be tougher to get good deals when you're not physically there and the competition isI keep buying property in my PA market and so I'll be moving back there to be my own boots on the ground. :-) Plus it will be easier to secure more deals. 

Client base grew large enough to start my own.

I live in Williamsport Pennsylvania, but grew up in Clearfield County.

I grew up in Tallahassee and I've been here for almost 30 years. 

Low-income workers were screwed, but so we're many middle- and high-income people, particularly small business owners.I'm curious how you grew up and got to your current position in life, Mary.

You grew up in the area so you where YOU'D like to live - that's a significant start!

I’m a bit biased because I grew up in the region but Denton is hopping and growing exponentially.

I personally grew up in Springfield and understand that the area can be challenging and the market is extremely hot and cold which has lead me to look for other opportunities.

I'm grew up outside of Baltimore but have been here in Columbus, OH for the past few years where I have started investing myself.