Seems we agree it would encourage higher quality posts.

He is pretty conservative and has encouraged me to stay away from some of the properties I've been interested in for various reasons.

You can Fix & Flip, you can Buy & Hold, you can do Tax LIens, you can do Multi Family - I was asked what I specialize in so here it is:I write this post to encourage those who want to be successful.

@Alina Trigub - Thank you for the "One Thing" recommendation and your encouragement to narrow in. 

This is the Village's way of encouraging owner occupied properties, but misses the mark (as do many of their attempts at reform). 

I would encourage you to educate yourself.

Unless you're working with someone you trust (via personal network/relationship) I would encourage you to underwrite more deals before participating in one.

I can't give any meaningful advice on this point since I don't know all the facts.

But that shouldn't really affect your ultimate returns in any meaningful manner even if you use IRR method.  

Encourage anyone you know that lives in Kansas City, Missouri to register as well.