Neighborhoods around Kansas City Int airport (MCI)

[Clay L.]

Hey guys,

I'm a young professional who works from home 50% and travels 50%. Looking to cash out on my Denver CO home this summer and find a new landing spot in a city with somewhat affordable real estate and a decent airport. I would be house hacking, preferably having a finished basement with bathroom for my renter to live in.

I am considering Kansas City as an option and want to know what neighborhoods the locals would recommend that are within 20 minutes-ish or so commute of the airport. Looking to see what is already established and what is on the way up:

Are any neighborhoods popping with a nice restaurant/brewery/coffee scene?

What neighborhoods are not quite there yet but in the path of progress?

I plan to come out and visit soon once I get some more intel from the local experts on the ground.

Thanks!