Is it driven by higher rents in that market or what's the underlying factor from what you have seen?  

Currently content is a big factor is rankings. 

Both are digital-first banks with minimal fees, and Mercury in particular offers free domestic and international wire transfers for most account holders.

If he opts for a townhouse, a low HOA fee will help his buying power It gets tricky using lease agreement income when purchasing a house so I do not think that idea will work.

I have partnerships where I take a management fee off of topline and split profits from bottom line.

I'm in Iowa and while not KC, I think the factors are probably similar being in the Midwest. 

What factors lead to this decision?

If USPS is slow, tenant is subject to late fees and even eviction.

Actually the IRS does not tell us what we can invest in, only what is disallowed (life insurance contracts and collectibles).Allowable investments for SDIRA investing include the following:Residential real estate, including: apartments, single family homes, and duplexesCommercial real estate Undeveloped or raw landREITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts)Real estate notes (mortgages and deeds of trusts)Promissory notes Private limited partnerships, limited liability companies, and C corporationsTax lien certificatesOil and gas investmentsPrivate stock offerings, private placementsJudgments/structured settlementsGold bullion Factoring investments

They’ve been solid investments, with rising rents and property appreciation, but over the last 2 years, skyrocketing HOA fees and stagnant value growth have reduced cash flow.