Remember that multifamily is a team-sport so partnering with the right team is essential if you want to succeed.Keep hustlin! 

Kansas City is growing in popularity due to it's sports, entertainment, and culture.

I grew up playing sports my whole life and currently work in the construction field.

Answer: Depending on the week or day, I spend 50% of my time on real estate investing, 10-25% in coaching my kids' sports activities and 10-25% helping my church.

Real estate investing is a team sport and you need to become a leader to lead your team and succeed.

There are probably other variables I would add (5 year GDP, crime stats, sports teams, number of Targets/Walmarts, number of Whole Foods/Trader Joe's, Fortune 1000 Companies, major universities, last 5 years of population growth, price/income, price/rent) and also add a weighting system, but I think it's a good start.I'm making my own spreadsheet for this purpose.Search market analysis here on BP for other helpful forums.

Sports has guided my life and I literally don’t know anyone as competitive as I am.

Cleveland has trendy and up and coming neighborhoods, a fantastic restaurant scene, 3 major league sports franchises, and is doing well in general.

Do this and you'll see good results:-Tell them to TEXT you an hour before the appointment to confirm they're coming-Have them fill out an info sheet about them, name, current living area, MAJOR, greek/sport they're in-When I show them the property I explain we do QUARTERLY (or sometimes MONTHLY) cleaning inspections. 

Having been through recessions, we knew that certain areas of southern California always rebound fast, due to the broad based economy, perfect year round weather, universities, medical centers, tourist demand, amusements, entertainment, sports leagues, cultural offerings, shopping, and so many great things drawing people here.