I won't go into my sob story but I'm really interested to know how people became successful from a not so desirable situation!

I'm closing on my second this Friday.I think elsewhere I read that when you started you had a desire to invest in Johnson County but then moved to south KCMO since the deals seem much better.

I have no desire to list properties or work as a buyer's agent.

This will help you form a more concrete idea what you desire in a property.

I'm pretty new around here myself but whatever knowledge you desire, it's here, just have to go find it.

I recommend Mt Pleasant, James Island, or the Isle of Palms, depending on your desires and budget.

I'm in a desirable area with heavy foot traffic that's close to a Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) station. 

I would repeat this process of buying, occupying for the minimum 12 months and then renting until I had the desired number of rental properties.

Apart from my personal ties to the region that's the main reason for my desire to invest there ... great state and good people.

In the case of a vacant property not previously registered for rent control, yes, you can initiate the rent at your desired level.