So get the lay of the land but always rely on a local market expert to help guide you.First let’s get a basic handle on the Kansas City metropolitan area.

Hi, BP community,I'm looking for some guidance on how to handle my current investment property.

I let VRBO and AirBNB handle that.Bottom line is you are taking a risk every time you allow folks to use the house.

That’s not guarenteed..talk to a CPA who’s handled something similar, as these nuances can get tricky.

In my experience, physical evidence like this has been a deciding factor in cases like yours.Consult an Expert: Even if you plan to handle the hearing yourself, an initial consultation with a real estate attorney could be invaluable.

There is alot to take in at first but once you get a handle on it, it can be smooth sailing mostly. 

He’s great and handled one for me in September and I hope to do at least one more with him this year. 

Hardi-plank tends to handle abuse much better over time.

If you take the time to share some phone calls with a handful of prior investors, you should get a pretty good handle on what your experience is going to be.

Build a reliable team on the ground, plan occasional visits, and trust your general contractor to handle the day-to-day.