Hey @Christopher Bierman-Gwinn, I'm orignally born and raised in San Francisco and chose to invest in Columbus, OH for few different reasons.

That's how Castle Rock was born.

Quote from @Lara Pfeffer: Being a new investor here in MKE area, born & raised!...

When he "saw the light" and focused on what actually made $, the Real Estate, well, a behemoth was born. 

As the largest generation in U.S. history, Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996, are not only driving demand but also reshaping the way homes are bought, sold, and lived in.

Many have gone like the wind, new ones pop up and will also disappear with the next breeze.Selling crap properties, in crap areas for more than they are worth and then passing on to 3rd party PM that nickel and dimes to death.It's a shame but it's been the same cycle since I started in 2012 and even longer that I remember.I feel sorry for such investors that commit so these providers but I feel even sorrier for those that try DIY BRRR from out of state.Asset classes are variable and "Potato" "Potato" lolFor example, I can almost but guarantee that my B class in Toledo for $90,000 for example is D class in Cinci.Lived in Middletown and owned a few rentals in Cinci so know the market decently.It also comes down to how someone was born and bread.I had investors come from Cali and laugh at me and my "B class" properties.They said it's Z class.Even tho my entire team lives in the area and so did I for 10+ years.No silver spoon in my mouth growing up and I wouldn't sacrifice my families safety in a so called "Z class" area.But we are all different, right?

I was born and raised in Indiana currently living in Arkansas and I will tell you there are opportunities, but it definitely depends which part (for both)!

Born & Raised in Detroit, looking for a fix and flip in Detroit (C Neighborhoods)

I'm confident I'd have even more if I hadn't been out of the country during these 6 weeks with my toddler and infant.

Nobody is born with experience.However, you should consider partnering on a smaller project with a seasoned sponsor to gain practical experience.