Kansas city is a great market to invest in - are you thinking smaller (1-4 units) or larger (5+ units) multifamily properties?

Akron, while not a 24 hour city, is still a generally stable, established city.  

The City is willing to look the other way as long as your contract is written a certain way.

I live in the city and have a freakish map of it in my head that my wife is still shocked by when she gives me an address ("2100 block of _______Ave.?"

I'd be happy to connect if you are interested in exploring the Kansas City market =)

Interesting city with a lot of rich history and beautiful architecture. 

Having lived in IN for 8 years before moving to Austin TX, I believe this city offers great opportunity now and much potential.

@Toby KhanHi Toby, I’m a investor in the Kansas City area.

@Mattin Hosh first, most cities in Metro Detroit have some type of rental property inspection every 2-3 years.It's not really a big deal 99% of the time - especially for owners who are NOT slumlords:)Also, a quick Google search will show that several states/cities are passing/considering similar legislation.One of the biggest mistakes we see newer investors making is NOT properly understanding Neighborhood/Property/Tenant Classes and naively assuming that any rental they buy will deliver Class A results.Read our copy & paste thoughts below and DM us if you'd like to dicuss more about the Detroit market:)-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

In all major cities, especially ones with a higher crime index, unless you study the market and know it, I would never rely on someone else to choose a block.