This is a simple working class neighborhood.

I also got my real estate license at age 23 and learned massive amounts of priceless information about the industry through experience and by sitting through every Keller Williams training class possible.

And I have school in Montclair over here 2 days a week (3hr class, for 2 classes).

You have significant opportunity here to force appreciation. 1BR C-class is $500-550, 2-BR is $600-675.

This will be another blow to the CA business environment.

In my first year I spent about 3k just in classes and fees. 

Certain areas in and around Louisville are currently very inflated but as long as you're looking in to B&C class properties in working class areas I think you'd be okay.

Luckily I passed 1st time both times, but I sure would have felt better about doing the prep class and recommend everyone do it. 

If you’re looking for affordable growing MSAs with plenty of B class housing stock try: San Antonio, TX Columbus, OH Orlando and Jacksonville, FL Charlotte, NC

If you are looking for a duplex in an A class neighborhood, it may not be enough even in the cheapest markets.