My overall goal for my professional career is to start an investment firm and own a big multifamily portfolio and get into development.

The happiest day of my investing career was when I transferred ownership to all those houses in one transaction and to never ever go there again with that asset class.But thats me.. section 8 can work but its not as passive as folks claim.

Overland Park, KS vs Kansas City, MO) Very landlord friendly, worst case eviction is usually 8 weeks + $500 + lost rent (cannot comment on individual cases and this is not legal advice) Large diverse metro area - variety of jobs, companies, people can have a career in KC.

Unless you want to start selling real estate for a career, there is no need for it.

Don't think that one particular out of state market will shoot you to success or abject failure.

I am currently serving in the United States Air Force, so as a military member, I will be moving around during my career. 

I have 2 black belts, one in failure and one in success!

Local property managers are another great way to find buyers for your investment property as they know investors looking to acquire more property and investor friendly Realtors to help you find buyers.To Your Success!

Congrats on getting a start on your real estate investing career. 

Hey Roy - Congrats on your success!