Investing out of state in the KCMO area sounds like a smart move; it’s such an interesting market with plenty of potential.

My rental looks like 6-7% on paper, and after tax it's like 2%. 

Some private lenders like the one I work with doesn't require appraisals on fix and flip/new construction loans and also doesn't require tax returns/W2s.

Thanks,Jake For unemployment data and population growth, government sources like the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Census Bureau are reliable and up-to-date.

It could also help you to decide what type of real estate you would like to focus on - i.e., residential vs. commercial. 

Verifying last 2 years of rental history and income extremely important to find the “best of the worst”.Make sure you understand the Class of properties you are looking at and the corresponding results to expect.The City of Detroit has 183 Neighborhoods we’ve analyzed.DM us if you’d like to discuss this logical approach in greater detail!

I like the space as this is pretty fragmented vs MH, so cap rates seems to trend higher. 

I would like to keep learning more and hear from others about their experience around the Kansas city area.

Like I said, I am very excited to get started, but it is slightly overwhelming!

You will also quickly learn how to manage properties well instead of spending decades figuring it out like most investors.