I would be happy to sit for a coffee, maybe lend some knowledge and discuss the market, the opportunities, the challenges and pitfalls.

The best thing an out of town investor can do is develop strong relationships with locals who are active and knowledgeable in the real estate investment world in STL.

[Update: @Denise Evans , just learned you can make edits to your posts, you may want to go back and remove the errant info you posted as to not spread misinformation, especially as it looks like people are leaning into to you as someone who is very knowledgeable on these matters.] 

My only hope is that I find out about these in time, after someone else does.Jeff

You'll have to convince private money investors you have the knowledge, skills, talents, expertise and drive to help their money do just that. 

I've got a 7 year old daughter as well who wants to own mansions lol. smh I believe there’s a huge opportunity to empower more young people with the knowledge and tools they need to get started in real estate investing.

So at any point in time, I know where the business stands.

Once you have that general knowledge, the key is to gain market-specific information about the territory in which you intend to work. 

That is his opinion, for that moment in time. 

I would appreciate being connected with any reliable nonprofit REIA or Meetup clubs in New York so I can gain knowledge in this area.