If you find a property that you really like drive down and ask to speak with someone about the fines.

I know there is a huge shortage of housing and that has driven up price in the past couple years (along with other factors such as the pandemic, population growth, etc) so, I see listings for 2br-1bth for up to 2200 on places like Zillow, Redfin, etc.  

You don’t get CA level appreciation in Kansas City.Some areas are high crime so need make sure you understand the neighborhood you are investing in, like any city all locations are not equal.Very car centric city, mass transit is not widely used, people don’t walk, they drive outside of a few very walkable locations in heart of the city. 

If you’re exploring your next investment, it might be worth looking at markets where price growth is steady and flipping opportunities are strong.

If you don't learn to manage your investment well, you will eventually destroy your property, lose money, waste your time, or drive yourself insane.

Will be down in Clearwater Beach next month for a few days and planning on driving some neighborhoods in Pinellas County.

There is also a significant investment happening in the Buckeye area that should drive appreciation in that part of town in the coming years although currently I would classify that area more as a C- or D+ depending on the street.Best of luck to you!

I had them drive past and refuse to stop even when a concrete truck was on the way.

I have $55K in the stock market at the moment and plan to save (and grow) the remaining in the stock market until I have enough to pay off the entire mortgage. 

Your dilemma boils down to two priorities: maximizing your investment growth versus creating financial stability for your personal residence.