My folks live in the KC area (Blue Springs) so make it up there from time to time.  

And, will you be able to take on the additional big-whack costs of a new roof, boiler, vacancies and such like as they suddenly come out of the blue?

Also the blue bar above leads to various niche analysis tools etc.

There are far more just regular people, like blue collar, health and services. 

You now own blue chip real estate that cash flows, which is really hard to do for most beginners.

There's no getting around the high property taxes.. its all high, esp around that area where the school system is top notch/blue ribbon....oh and b/c it's in NJ... 

  (3) What do I need to know before my 1st deal so I won't screw up -I havent done one yet so I cant speak to loudly about this but I'd just say to know the numbers until you're blue in the face.  

You will need a blue print from a stamped architect who either works with an expediter or can handle it themselves so you get a permit issued in a reasonable period of time.

If you go to Mid or South Arlington, you find homes from $60k-$150k with rents from $1,000 to $1,700 per month and they are your blue collar neighborhoods.

They also asked to turn in blue prints and  building paperwork, with application.Thanks!!