It was the first real estate related book I ever read and it also guided me towards BP.

There are definitely pros and cons so finding a team that will help guide you on this is important. 

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out and I'm happy to guide you in the right direction.

Read Beginner’s Guide to help you get started: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investingGood luck on your journey!

Get involved, ask questions, be open to feedback, and allow other seasoned investors to help guide you along your journey of Real Estate Investing.Learn how to analyze a deal to determine if the investment makes sense for YOU.

If you're going to do the out of state thing in Cleveland, 1st thing I'd recommend you do is read The Ultimate Guide to Grading Cleveland Neighborhoods.

Firsthand experiences and insights are what would guide us in the right direction.I am urging REIors to unleash the floodgates, share theirs thoughts and on that one thing that would make investment journey smoother. 

If you are an investor looking to branch off and diversify your portfolio beyond your local borders, I highly suggest you find an investor friendly agent to help guide you through the process of finding your next deal. 

Can anyone point me to a good guide or advise on any major differences in this type of investing? 

These are all on the Missouri side, not the Kansas side.Keep in mind, this is a general overview meant to help guide those who are not familiar with Kansas City.