Creative ways to find your first deal in Kansas City, MO

[Mindy Templeton]

New to real estate, and we have an agent, along with being set up on MLS searches in the areas we are interested in. We have gone out and looked at a few, but haven't stumbled upon one we are ready to pull the trigger on yet. We are looking for a single family up to 4plex and have a few areas right outside the KC market that we are currently looking at (Lees Summit, Blue Springs, Independence, Warrensburg).

We are interested in the BRRRR method in order to fund our next deal from there. So our first deal really needs to make sense and be one that needs a little love in hopes of increasing the ARV. I know I have seen a lot of people posting about house hacking as their first deal, or buying a new house and renting out their old one. Neither of these are an option for us currently, so curious how others got creative to find your first deal? Please share any out of the box ideas that helped you on your first deal!! I appreciate your input and bonus points if you have any insight into the KC market. :)