No one was "born yesterday", so to say that "you need to do your homework" is kind of stating the obvious. 

My name is David and I was born and raised in New Orleans, LA but have resided in Germantown, MD the past 12 years.

I was born and raised in the city of Dallas  Texas.  

Welcome Justin,My Father was USAF stationed in HI in the early 60's with my Mom & older Brother before I was born.

If you're in grad school, have a new born, and my guess is that your wife is or will be in some sort of school or certification process, it's also ok to press pause and not take on another project.

@Elizabeth Lozier, My wife and soon to be born son are investors in the Capital Region. 

Also pretty close are @Mike Hurney 's meetings in Peabody and Danvers.There is also the South Shore REIA in Borne, which is a hike but since that is where your new property is it might be one to check out.

I was born and raised in Orange County, NY, but am planning on making the move to Southern California in the summer.  

I was born and raised there.  

All repair costs are borne by the LL, but our tired, worn multis always pass inspection, because we know what Sec 8 inspectors are looking for, and make those repairs.It has been our experience that Sec 8 agencies see themselves as the tenants' advocate.