Since I was born and raised in Phoenix, I figured I'd start there. 

This is more common that you might think.They do not take into consideration the costs borne by the investor associated with the transaction such as: closing costs, carrying costs, finance costs, exit costs, etc.They are trying to hit a homerun on every deal and not leaving enough "meat on the bone" for the next person. 

I genuinely asked why you think not being born in the market you invest in would have any impact on success.THIRD: I didn’t realize your advice not to pursue it was because of his age.

I was born and raised in Idaho and I would bet my life savings that 9 out of 10 people when faced with an incident where they need to act quickly and correctly with a gun and actually shoot at someone would either a.

You have to be born to be a bookkeeper.

I was born in Hartford!

Born and raised Buffalonian,  contractor, real estate agent / flipper.   

Many of my relatives have been born, lived and died in that house over the past couple centuries, and everyone who's been there that's sensitive to ghost activity has told us it's haunted.

Born and raised Oklahoman here, and I have never understood why that little corner of the state turned into such a popular market!

I was born in Harford, CT :), love that area!