And when looking at properties within an Opportunity Zone, be sure to look at the median household income of the area to make sure that the tenant base is solid and there is rent and job growth in the market.Location is still key when it comes to real estate investing.

Well not really follow since we are locally ownedMemphis -- a household name for investments -- several TK providers operating hereBirmingham, AL -- cash flows good--seems like this market has come on strong the past 5 yearsJackson, MS -- I hear a lot of investors going here and getting good cash flow.

For what its worth, this situation assumes I am married, with no kids and have a household AGI of  $120k. 

Demographics about Kansas City are below:Population: 489KMedian Home Value: $190KMedian Household Income: $54KPopulation growth: 1.26%Unemployment: 3.6%Great areas that would suit your criteria will include, but are not limited to, Historic Northeast, Raytown, South KC, Grandview, core of the city between Troost and Paseo from 27th to 63rd street (some pockets will not offer these returns), etc.

Even with knowing them so well for so long, we had many frank, blunt conversations about household finances and our roles in the purchase process and then rental.

I have over $80k to invest, $8k in personal savings, and 34% of my current income going to household expenses (mortgage, taxes, utilities).

**From Dodd-Frank, loans made for personal, family, or household use are considered consumer purpose loans and subject to TILA, RESPA, NMLS, etc., and all the associated disclosures. 

No renovations are done, and the properties are typical single family household types.

This also makes it the perfect option for busy households with children and pets!

I see myself doing this in over the course of 20 years by building up to a minimum $10,000+ /month net profit for the family household, after paying expenses, money for reinvestment, and my nonprofit work.I found bigger pockets through a podcast search for real state investing so that I may increase my corporate knowledge of the real estate lingo.