Investing in Counties Outside St. Louis / St. Charles

[Scott Moulton]

Hello!  I'm wondering if anyone has any experience in investing, whether flipping or buy and hold, just outside St. Louis or St. Charles county lines.  I'm talking about Franklin, Jefferson, or Lincoln counties in cities like Troy (MO), Washington, Warrenton, Arnold, High Ridge, etc.  I haven't heard many discussions about those areas, but there are definitely nice areas that seems to be booming in some of those towns.  The only drawbacks I can think of are being a little further out, so less options as far as contractors and vendors, and of course fewer buyers and less activity.  I've come across a few deals and have passed them up because there are a solid hour from St. Louis, but maybe I should give them more thought.

Let me know if you have any experience or knowledge on this.  Thanks!