@James Free You did a great job describing the Fundamental Attribution Error; it's one of the more common cognitive biases. 

I think I will add that functionality to my web app - post to multiple facebook groups and also the new marketplace they have. 

Do you have a web address for 1st bank?

Please give look me up on our web page or send me a message here.

Average growth of Income increase vs house price shows huge difference (sign of bubble)There are many U.S. cities with solid fundamentals (population growth, employment, strong local economy) where I can see potential (still below peaks from 2008s) and decent cash flow/cap rates. 

I think RE always and deals and search the web, network all day everyday.

If you buy a rent-ready (or darn close to it) property and get decent tenants, that will let you learn what you really need to learn as a newbie in terms of the fundamentals- running numbers, conducting due diligence, managing tenants (or property managers).

Go to college, it’s not required to be a real estate investor but you will learn fundamental business concepts that will be invaluable for your future.

In this case, you're fortunate that Kansas City is a very strong market with good cash flow (if that's your objective) and strong economic and demographic fundamentals.

some people don't want the innards of there house on the web.. worried about thieves.. etc.