@John Warren @Joel OwensI am very committed to being an agent and I grew up in Northern Michigan so I know the area pretty well along with a lot of family and friends living there.

I am familiar with the area as I grew up in Montoursville and am in the process of closing my first deal in Williamsport.

We ended up deciding to purchase due to our knowledge of the area - my wife grew up here - and were able to get the property for $35K plus closing costs ($10,000 less than asking).

My wife and I grew up in Greenville and still go back to visit our family and our rentals a few times a year. 

Hard to say by your descriptions.This business is littered with beginners, and people who never grew big but like to talk a big game.

I grew up in Montgomery County, MD, in the Aspen Hill area. 

In 2011, I purchased the home I grew up from in the Bay Area, California for $350,000.

I'm in the process of getting my license in Indiana and would love to be a resource if you're looking there, I grew up in the LaPorte area and now live in Valparaiso.

We came to Normal, IL from the Minneapolis area approx. 15 yrs ago, but we think about going back to Mpls on occasion (I'd prefer to get back to the Chicago burbs where I grew up, though). 

I thought sharing it today would help keep me motivated on my path to financial independence and maybe it will help some of you who are starting out.I grew up very poor.