Is that amount worth risking at this time potentially having to pay from your primary residence?

If you pay $300,000 for a property and it rents for $3,000, that is 1%.

This would obviously reduce my cash flow on both properties, as I would be paying the minimum HELOC payment plus extra towards the principal to pay it off quickly.

You’ve found the property you like, and the numbers seem to work, but it’s more than you can afford or want to pay.

@Aeon Jones and @Scott Preston...did either of you pay the $4,800 (or $6,800) to Vodyssey and take the course? 

Why should you pay for something that isn't your fault? 

There's really no need to pay off your home early.

NeighbothoodScout shows appreciation for this century at 3.64% or ~$10.5k/year plus there will be equity pay down of -$2.7k. ~$13200  (forecast equity increase) -$4200 (cash flow) = $9k First year profit ideally that will increase annually.  

What are the issues to pay attention to in Kansas City?

I’ve seen people buy land thinking water was covered only to find out they had to pay 6 figures to get water re-routes or upgrade pump stations.