I am a self starter and I would attack my sphere of influence and build clients before I even start under a brokerage.

in KC.I am looking to get into apartment complexes, mobile home parks, maybe even some self-storage/other type of thing close to or in Kansas City; will consider Lawrence, Topeka, and Manhattan too.  

Depends on what rental property you buy.Depends on whether you self manage or hire a property manager.If its a SFH manager by a PM it could be totally hands off for you.

Would it be an issue if I was self-performing a majority of the work myself?

When we foreclose on a tax lien we get the properties at very low prices so we can afford to self finance.

Even if you plan to self-manage, you have to put a price on your time.

Find out also about self-directed IRA and note-buyer meet ups.

So they really want you to get one done to protect your self.

@Tristan S. sometimes you just have to dive in .Self doubt will always be there but not doing something that you believe in is even worse Good luck

@Marquis WhiteIf yo contribute the rest of the funds to your retirement accounts then they can later be transferred to a self-directed IRA or 401k that allow for self-directed investments such as real estate.