The median income is low but the amount of renters is high.

my market is near the nation low in both evictions and delinquent rent even with very tenant friendly laws.  

You got only 4 bookings from Airbnb because your ranking is really low on Airbnb.

You have to buy very low to make any money on the project.

Some people are growth-minded, which means they are willing to help for a low cost, or not much compensation knowing that the more conversations they have will lead to more clients.

HELOC's are good if maybe you don't have a deal, but want to keep the money ready to use and the property has a low rate that you don't want to lose. 2.

"Master Group", "Winners Circle", or whatever - where they will promise to hold your hand, find you deals, find you money, find you whatever you need - all for the low low price of (in my case) $45,000 for a 2 year membership.  

I'll see if I can use some of this because I get almost no Airbnb bookings unless I drop price way low.

I’ll still try to answer the question: Pros of Kansas City for buy and hold small multifamily rentals:  Hybrid market so you get some cash flow and some appreciation (con if you want only cash flow or only want appreciation) Inventory of 2, 4, and 5-50 MF buildings (not true of a lot of markets that only have SFH and very large complexes 100+ units)Relatively low property taxes, although check for the city and state you are in (e.g.

The truth is that New Jersey, especially Northern New Jersey, is a tough investment market due to low inventory, high competition, and high taxes.