Hi Justin, first off, thanks for introducing yourself and reaching out - you've taken a great first step! Also i commend you for putting yourself in a solid place financially, which is now affording you the opportunity to explore real estate investing as a tool to leverage your assets.
You've clearly been giving a lot of careful thought on how to proceed with investing, and are trying to determine what might be the best option(s) for you. You're correct in looking at out of state investing as a potentially cheaper way to find some awesome properties in great markets.
You should consider Kansas City! With population growth and job growth that both beat the national average, as well as diverse industries, rich history and culture, and affordable rents, Kansas City is a great market to invest in!
I'm an investor, developer and commercial agent who can help you acquire, renovate, lease and maintain your properties in KC. I'm currently managing over 1,000 and adding more all the time.
With any city, it's very important to invest in the right areas in KC. If you're interested I'd be happy to provide you with more info on the different approaches you can take, as well as a list of the prime areas in the city.
Feel free to reach out
Logan Freeman, Founder / LiveFree Investments “Ambition is the path to success, persistence is the vehicle we arrive in”