Kansas City Scarritt Renaissance neighborhood multi-family rental

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So I am planning to buy OOS small MF (4 plex probably) and am considering Kansas City.  I'm always drawn to historic architecture, and came across the Scarritt Renaissance neighborhood in KC.  

Does anyone have experience or opinions about this area?  Is it a decent place to invest in or do I have rocks in my head?  I don't know the area so have no context.  I did live in Philly during late 90s, which had neighborhoods that were architectural goldmines but looked like burned-out Beirut at the time.  So I do get that just because it has fabulous hardwood floors and historic details, doesn't mean its a good hood for investing.   (I'm trying not to let my aesthetic "emotions" get the best of me..I'm a designer..)  Any input appreciated!