This isn’t about chasing high-growth markets; it’s about addressing systemic issues that impact quality of life and economic stability.

Gave up for a couple months as I have been swamped with life. 

I had moved away from flipping for several years, but my life circumstances have changed and, fortunately, real estate provides endless opportunities to pivot when needed.

@kenneth life saver.

I have been in construction/rehab/renovation most all of my life so I have that covered.  

Affordable relative to the rest of the US so great place to work remote or just enjoy a reasonable life without being hugely cost burdened Cons: A lot of older than 1980s construction (you 100% can be successful with these properties just have more to check during due diligence) Need to be mindful of market rents in the area and not overspend on renovations where there is not ROI to do so, you can’t usually exceed $2 sf on rental rates and average price per sf is 1.25-1.5 sf (neighborhood, unit type, and finish level specific).KC is not a boom and bust market, you don’t get the high highs or the low lows.

Don't make your life more complicated than it has to be.

We still end up doing a few things like upgrading appliances or installing recessed LED lighting and dimmer switches and other life-style upgrades to attract top-notch tenants. 

I’m ready to start investing in my personal life to achieve that financial freedom! 

You’ve made a great choice diving into real estate investing—it can truly be life-changing.