I've always found inventory rates (and how they've moved over time ie previous 1-2 years) to be the starting point for where a market's health is at.

I was informed by KCMO Health Department that landlords are supposed to be paying an annual fee to them and they conduct inspections of rental units in the city? What experience do people have with this, is there a wa...

All indications here are of a pretty healthy market. 

From what I read in The Economist, these Sun Belt regions often see steady population growth which can drive healthy rent appreciation.

Don’t forget to plan for the future, maintain a healthy work-life balance, and celebrate small wins along the way—it’s all part of the journey!

Lots of experience, has some reserves, good market and flipper has a healthy income to recover if things go wrong (probably Not a problem in this situation)4.

Purchase price: $160,000 Cash invested: $30,000 Took this home from bad to glam in 1.5 months for a healthy profit.

The networking and local market insights are invaluable.For retirement planning, focus on building steady cash flow and consider setting aside a healthy maintenance fund (I usually recommend 6 months of expenses) to protect against any surprises.If you're looking to expand your portfolio, Columbus is a great market where we still see positive cash flowing deals with lots of appreciation potential.

If your deal has some healthy margins, you should be okay, I would just be aware and upfront with whomever you pick.Good luck!

Having a healthy fear going into any deal can keep your sense sharp to avoid potential pitfalls.