@Joe S. check out Virtuance.com

Verify and double verify with the applicant that the information they have provided is correct and that all income is verified and all adults will have a background check. 

Check out Cincinnatireia they are a huge REI group in the SW area. 

They don't ask for any documents just do a credit check and you fill out their application.

Check on sites like BiggerPockets, Meetup, and Eventbrite. 

HI Anne, check out this gentleman: Dennis P.

@Sebastian Nadal for background checks, I use stessa/rent prep that’s available to us through biggerpockets tools.

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.

I always check around with other property owners, investors and ask them who they're using for their construction work and if they were pleased with the work. 

Lastly, check any shared doors or gaps and add door sweeps or weatherstripping to block sound from traveling between the units.