no one has mentioned it but Real estate agents can be targets of criminals and sexual assault.

I own 4 pieces of property but I'm going through a divorce. 2 of them will be sold and I'm attempting to keep 2-- some VERY desirable land and a STR. 

Consider elements together with way of life choices, location and marketplace analysis, property condition and protection desires, property control, and legal and regulatory concerns.

To flip, you pretty much need to be in the most desirable areas.

Real estate is a very sought-after investment class right now, and as such the supply/demand picture compresses cap rates to reflect how desirable it is.The question is, is this as good as it gets? 

@Ken M.Iḿ glad you all really have steam left to engage these one and done posters, but I have little desire.

The inherited house is in a coastal town but I'm hesitant to do a short term rental as it needs quite a few updates (kitchen and bath) to make it desirable enough for a STR and I have no capital to do that.

While I do not personally have a contact in KC, I'd recommend using BiggerPockets' Find an Agent tool.Its a FREE service for BP members like yourself who are looking to expand your network and find local experts.Here, you'll be connected with an investor-friendly with knowledge/experience in your desired location(s). 

I give new agents or those desiring to get into real estate lists to call and then buy the deals they find. it works well. 

Unit A is about 100 years old and Unit B is almost completely new.Pros:-The duplex is in a very desirable neighborhood with home value appreciation year over year at about 50+%-Rent is also in high demand within this area-Cash flows well even with high interest rates and increasing property taxes-Home is price below average cost per sq ft-The house has been renovated and some parts of it has been remodeledCons:-All issues are with Unit A, the 100 year old unit.