Kansas City Newbie-RE Agents and Financing

[Anna Maher]

I am planning to relocate back to the Kansas City area at the end of the year and I am hoping to purchase a multifamily to "house hack" upon moving back as my first investment.  I am looking for advice on real estate agents that are interested in working with new investors.  I am also curious to see if anyone has suggestions for local banks/credit unions that they use for financing.  Ideally I would like to eventually get into using portfolio lenders, so a bank/credit union that does that is a bonus. 

Thanks in advance!