Since you're investing from a distance, I recommend interviewing multiple agents, lenders, property managers, contractors, and other professionals to build a strong and reliable team.

Did you take professional photos and what do you have the amount for rent?

If a residential contractor can take the AIA system, paired with the commercial professionalism and apply it to their residential business, I can't imagine how they wouldn't be successful. 

Then build a team of professionals around you and take action. 

Kansas City is the “Heart of America” a transportation hub in the center of the country with a small city feel and the big city attractions of art, culture, fine dining, and professional sports teams.

Quote from @Jake Hughes: Whats up BP community.What professional photographers are people using to market their rehabbed properties?

So many, please message me for details Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Most of the easy "lipstick on a pig" transformations are gone - you're often looking at more serious rehabs to make the numbers work.That said, we do have some advantages: strong rental market (lots of students, young professionals), still relatively affordable deals, and good appreciation potential in many neighborhoods.

They do an extremely good job at communicating in a professional and respectful manner, but not so much anything else.

i have 4 STRs that i use professional PM, 2 of the STRs, after expenses including PM, are not outproducing my LTRs.For optimal ROI in this market requires a value add and quick, at least partial, exit.