The current owner did put in a new pool liner, painted the exterior, and separated the electric for independent metering.

This website scrapes information from many governmental and major national organizations (including bureau of labor statistics) I want to cross reference the data I am finding there with BLS or something else.

Exit plan would be to either sell or rent when ready.If my long term goal is to be financially independent, which option would you suggest - first purchasing my primary residence that I can build equity in and stop paying someone else rent, or purchase my first rental to start gaining a bit of cash flow?

@Jorge A Amaya We like to focus on Raytown, Grandview, Lee's Summit, Belton, SE Kansas City, areas of Independence, and neighborhoods north of the river. 

I also managed a friends property who moved to Wisconsin for a year until he sold it.My overall goal is to become financially independent. 

I work for another company independent from the one he owns.

If you started buying even one or two deals like this per year, you'd be financially independent before you knew it.

My opinion would be, make your offer based on what you think (know) you are willing to pay, independent of anything else, and stick with that price.

Connect with a few independent agents. 

Hey @Warren West, I’d highly recommend reaching out to a local independent insurance agent.