I'm looking to purchase my first investment property in the next few months and wanted to get some guidance / opinions.I'm not from the US, Im from the UK, but studied in Chicago.

Watching BP videos, reading, studying, we need a better plan.

It provides practical tips, strategies, and case studies to help you succeed as a real estate investor."

@Ryan Yu Here's an article with additional FAQs on cost segregation studies that you may find helpful.

I've been dedicating a lot of time to studying commercial real estate investing and still have a lot to learn.

On another note about the area, very positive news about Sony Studios project/mixed-use development.https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/1-8b-sony-movie-studi...

I think your plan of buying a second home in your market and renting the first, and building equity over five years is a great idea.If you want to see some 'case studies' of available investment properties (with financial analysis)  in the KC metro, as well as some additional info and stats, I am happy to discuss with you. reach out anytime.

I've started studying Airdna/Rabbu data, MLS listings, enemy method'd a number of properties to get a feel for the numbers.Now I want to hear from experts/investor/realtors/etc who know about these markets for STR. 

Did you know that the tax code offers many incentives for real estate property owners that have a cost segregation study performed, thus allocating costs to 1245 property?

Just get the book and study or do you suggest a course and if so which one?