I grew up on the east side of the town with a well versed knowledge of the neighborhood.

I grew up in Petaluma off Meecham Road but moved up to Santa Rosa then Windsor.

Maybe other investors here on BP who made a straight dive out of state with their very first property (without family in that state to help, being the state you grew up, just sheer luck or other reasons that will skew the opinion/experience) can chip in. 

The reality here is that certain people want to be in certain neighborhoods due to location and where they grew up. 

I grew up in Denver but prior to moving back I lived and worked in the city for 10 years, so I understand the cost of living (even though I think it’s even higher now).

I grew up in North County SD and recently moved to Temecula.

My buildings are 1880-1920s student rentals and I grew up in an 1880s house in the hip area of town.

I'm currently in Columbus, but grew up in Morris County NJ. 

Hi guys,So I have lived in a house, in an expensive neighborhood for 10 years,  my  child grew up there so I am very attached to that house and so is my son.

I live in NYC but grew up in CT so I am very familiar with the Fairfield County area.