If you’ve worked with trustworthy contractors or subcontractors in the Jackson County/MO area (especially those familiar with investment properties), I’d love your recommendations.

This is required for most landlords in the city, as part of the rental property registration program.

I like to always recommend that you choose an agent who is also an investor maybe a few years ahead of where you want to be.

My recommendation is none of the above.

What you need to do is figure out what the set backs are that are required, and see what you can do.

Which governing body determines these requirements?

The amount of downpayment requirement insures buyers having "skin in the game". 

Being the military, it had that definite institutional overtone to it, but the basic premise was the same.I recently toured a new senior's complex in which on end - for those who were still relatively self sufficient - had individual units (bedroom, sitting room / kitchenette ... effectively a bachelor apartment but without a full kitchen) clustered together in groups of 4 with their own common room / kitchen and courtyard.On the other side of the complex were units for those who required more assisted living.  

Here’s how you can stay informed and ensure your rental properties meet all legal requirements.1.

I would be happy to go over some of the requirements for getting a mortgage in the US as an international investor.