St. Louis Missouri and long-term buy & hold investing?

[Chris Clothier]

What can you tell me about the market?  We are looking for feedback and info on best locations, high-quality vendors, market trends.  

We have been researching the market and visited several times with local investors.  Now we are looking to verify and learn a little more from other investors who have been buying, holding, selling, renovating, renting, etc...

Has anyone purchased Turnkey properties there?  Has anyone built a team for passive, long-distance investing?  Has anyone dealt with a property management company in St. Louis?  Is there opportunity on the Illinois side of the river as well as the Missouri side?  

Good or bad, we'd love to hear what is happening with real investors in the market.