It looks attractive to me esp with mortgage rates I'm seeing.KC, from what I read, has a lot of renter, about 48% of the market, high occupancy rate. 

Even-though it isn't the most attractive, Black Letters on Yellow Background get the most attention.

Make your offer as attractive as possible.  

When the market tiers off you do not want to be caught with your pants down with a property that has deferred maintenance, old countertops and outdated cabinets, stained and tired flooring and little attraction. 

there's pros and cons to everything in life; overcome to power lines with attractive items of the house and/or adjust the price accordingly.

What is it that attracts you to the SoCal market by the way?

We all know we have a 5-7yr run before we go backwards again...so if the hedge is appreciation and they have a good feel for the crystal ball fall in that local market, then I guess if cashflow is positive they just may have to give some back down the road.Have no idea what the Seller is doing on this deal either unless they own this free and clear and plan on selling off their note which is not all that attractive..lolSimply speaking...NEXT!

What attractions/features can ppl recommend to get a sense of what's out there??

As my business is growing, I've grown more attracted to finding someone to work for me part/full-time as an assistant that helps mold my internal processes with me.

If you have cash, you'll have no trouble attracting attention :) SFH are rough in MA.