If you want to network or ask specific questions about your local market, go to your local real estate forum and connect with investors from your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/86-local-real-estate-networking5.

Before you say 'you should have the money to get into a contract' I normally wouldn't be in this situation but I've just closed on a property that was all cash 2 weeks ago and a friend calls me on a property that's truly an amazing deal that I want to get into contract (has stable tenants renewing contracts above market, I can get for under market).

If you're keeping an eye on the U.S. housing market, you've probably noticed some pretty interesting shifts happening lately.

Does KC feel like a good market for that, for the people that are there?

But I am aware of the marketing behind the leads and understand it to be sound.

I will be making another purchase by June of next year, so there is plenty of time to find my perfect market. 

Any ideas suggestions or thoughts on the market?

Hey Matt, I wouldn't say it's a deal breaker but it depends on the target market for this property.

My market has 15k-20k people to so that can make a differene too.

The U.S. market is certainly a different market from Australia but can be very lucrative even for us as foreign investors.