I'm in Iowa and while not KC, I think the factors are probably similar being in the Midwest. 

I could be wrong due to glancing and it is only noted here as some investors may evaluate deals with that as a factor.

When things outside of our control as investors change, (macro-economic factors, saturation, disposable income etc.) and there is no safety net, that's when investors can get really hurt.

The biggest factor is thoroughly review their credit score report especially on time payment record and score.

FHA allows the construction or renovation of an ADU on the property by refinancing into a 203k loan, but the property must remain your primary residence.This stuff is subject to change, lender specific, and subject to other factors.

The appealing aspect here is the ongoing population growth and other economic factors.

Actually the IRS does not tell us what we can invest in, only what is disallowed (life insurance contracts and collectibles).Allowable investments for SDIRA investing include the following:Residential real estate, including: apartments, single family homes, and duplexesCommercial real estate Undeveloped or raw landREITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts)Real estate notes (mortgages and deeds of trusts)Promissory notes Private limited partnerships, limited liability companies, and C corporationsTax lien certificatesOil and gas investmentsPrivate stock offerings, private placementsJudgments/structured settlementsGold bullion Factoring investments

Norada ls subject to market factors that could impact Its ability to makepayments.

I would factor in time to travel to any market, but AZ is relatively quick compared to the east coast. 

What factors lead to this decision?