I live in Bloomfield and grew up in Clifton.

@Brian Garlington I was born in Richmond and grew up in San Mateo.

Do you happen to know which markets grew during that time?

I spent my savings on a paint sprayer and grew my knowledge on different paints and stains for fences, as well as application methods.

My husband and I both grew up in a suburb of Indianapolis that in recent years has really started to expand.

The situation is my moms long time neighbor ~20 years passed away of old age, I didn’t know him personally but grew up just a few houses down and said hello daily on my walk home from school, normal neighbor stuff.

If either of these are a no than do not buy it.It is not an investment property because you made the biggest mistake ever: "plus its a house we like" You grew attached to the house.

I grew up just north of Charlotte and lived in uptown for a time, I've been practicing some form of real estate for the last 7 years, whether a licensed agent, rehabbing, wholesaling, or developing. 

hello all,My name is Ernesto, currently reside in the California, more specifically the Tracy, ca area but grew up around and currently work in tech in the Bay Area.

I have been self directing 50% of my account for about 3 years and grew it over 500%.