Quote from @Emmanuel Rugamba: Hi everyone I am 26 year old professional athlete looking to buy his first home but also house hack in the process.

Having to use their lender is annoying, but for someone who has done it before or at least knows it can be a frustrating process, it's worth it for the deal they give you. 

However, weigh the costs of selling and the potential long-term appreciation you’d lose in this area.Real estate investing is a learning process, and you’re already ahead by taking action.

Build scalable process that allow me to stick to my plan and maintain balance according to my values.D.

Aside from that, once I was to get it under contract for assignment, just looking for any potential roadblocks or anything like that just in case while I proceed with the process.

Or is it better to go directly to the city to get the permit process?

We like to stay in control all through the process..

Had clients use them, and they claimed the process was way too tough of pulling funds. 

So if lots of parking, ideally walking distance to busses or transportation to cut down on cars, you might get away with it (legally).Operationally;  this is a can of worms to manage. 

I am interested in hearing about your experience traversing the 'green standards' new construction and permitting process in KCMO proper.