. - Yes Keith - it's that way in small town KS and some of the other flyover states - but you'd have to visit to get a feel for the area - if you are from/live in NYC you'd possibly die from culture shock -- I think small town KS is cool and appreciate it - but these areas are in different solar system compared to large metropolises. 

Chinese proverb: The best time to plant a tree was 30 years ago.

There's a monthly bigger pockets meetup on the first Tuesday of every month at Resident Culture in the Plaza area from 7 - 9pm.

I'm thinking of switching it up and doing this Saturday morning, say 10-11/11:30, so folks could come up and then go out and enjoy all that the valley has to offer (wine, food, culture). 

Bank loans, bank accounts, brokerage accounts, IRAs, 401ks, car loans, insurance companies, cruise ships, credit cards, ez pass, doctors and hospitals, drivers licenses, colleges, high schools, not to forget gun shops, google, ATT, Verizon, Comcast, Amazon, airlines, CIA, IRS, FBI, TSA, Homeland security, Target and Home Depot data breaches, security clearances, car dealerships, title companies, accountant, employers, landlords, credit bureaus, payroll companies, golf and tennis clubs, business clubs, volunteers at schools/churches, Russians and Chinese, etc. it’s more of a question as to who doesn’t have it as I see it.

My wife and I had a bit of a 'culture shock' when we went from a high rise in River North to our first investment property in Irving Park...but we eventually grew to really love Irving Park and found a ton of great local restaurants, etc.  

The best thing you can do is reach out to brokerages and interview to get a glimpse into fees, expectations, and most importantly, culture.

I do my best to limit my exposure to this wild west style lawsuit culture we have.I am starting to flip properties but, for the last few years I have purchased rentals to hold. 

We have passed the tipping point with the cultural perception and adoption of the model.

Art festivals, national motorcycle meets, and hot rod culture are all huge in Mt.