The rental demand in the area has been consistent, and duplexes offer the flexibility of house hacking or scaling into multi-family investing over time.With your experience in construction and remodeling, you’re already ahead of the game—fix-and-flips or BRRRR projects in Kansas City could be a perfect fit for you. 

I'm just speaking from a new host standpoint with the interface offered from both platforms, options & booking results, AirBNB is much superior in my opinion. 

Hopefully your lawyer also mentioned insurance- title and hazard.A quitclaim deed transfer can hurt your title chain and title insurance. 

I'm just hoping someone with actual knowledge of it can provide some information that offers an alternate explanation.

Many companies offer 300K max and above that they'd need an umbrella. 

And are insured properly.

Tax Savings:While it’s true that the stock market has been strong, real estate offers unique tax advantages that aren’t available with other asset classes.

My offer got accepted for an investment property in Pennsylvania.

The builder offerred $15,000 credit to be applied, however you wished EXCEPT can not be used for price reduction. 

It’s about understanding what each neighborhood offers.