@Roy N. broke it down really well.It's not just financing but countless other costs with what's considered commercial dwellings (6 or more units), environmental, insurance, etc.Feel free to DM me to go over some options for residential, and depending where you're located I can likely find you a really good commercial broker. 

Some other things you should do:SurveyPhase 1 environmental inspectioninterview current management companyinterview potential management companies and ask their suggestions on how they would manage the property.

I have an engineer that travels across the country for me and does a site inspection, environmental phase 1 study, and a cost reserve stable.The cost reserve stable is where the inspector looks at all mechanicals and other vital systems to the buildings including roofs etc. and then models out based on when they think those items will reach life expectancy and need replacement.

I submitted my application on May 4.Fast forward to 6 weeks ago, I got a call saying they needed to do an environmental study for one property, as the appraisal mentioned a prior gasoline spill near the subdivision.

I know that I could broker notes that our bank would not be interested in, but I could not in good conscious try to facilitate a deal during my business hours, so getting around that will be difficult.

The concept of a "Best Real Estate Market" can be highly dependent on environmental factors and your personal investment strategy.There are many factors one should look at including but not limited to:Vacancy RatesHousing Starts / CompletionsAppreciationSale PricesPublic DevelopmentCorporate InvestmentEmployment RatesPrice / Rent VarianceIt can be easy to get overwhelmed with such a huge variety of metrics.

Environmental issues7. 

I am relocating to the KC area with hopes to rapidly ramp up my RE investing in the next 18 months so I am trying to be conscious of timing. 

PROFESSIONAL ADVICE; BROKER LIABILITY: Broker advises Buyer and Seller to verify Property condition, square footage, and all other facts and representations made pursuant to this Contract and to consult appropriateprofessionals for legal, tax, environmental, and other specialized advice concerning matters affecting the Propertyand the transaction contemplated by this Contract.

There are very strict environmental laws and the removal/ water testing process and or treatment can become quite pricey.