As you're looking to get started in KC I figured I'd drop you a link to The Ultimate Guide to Grading Kansas City Missouri Neighborhoods. 

As of recently, I have been watching videos, listening to podcast, and doing the Ultimate Beginners Guide to fully understand how Real Estate Investing works and the different ways I could invest.

I would say that if you're comfortable, have access to a trustworthy mentor who can guide you into the Stock Market investments, and you WANT that, you should definitely go that route!

Coincidentally Cleveland is the one I am most familiar with so I figured you'd get some value out of reading The Ultimate Guide to Grading Cleveland Neighborhoods.

Start with BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginners Guide (free).

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Here are some recommendations for you:Find and connect with other BP members that are in your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/search/usersSet up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you: http://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsRead Beginner’s Guide: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investingCheck out BP Podcasts: https://www.biggerpockets.com/podcastWishing you the best!

We will waive late fees and have them sign a payment arrangement document.We are guiding our Connecticut owners to check with their bank for available forbearance options.Here is some more information: https://ctlawhelp.org/en/coronavirusGood luck to you.

Welcome - I'd suggest reading this article to get an idea of how it works:https://www.biggerpockets.com/guides/ultimate-real-estate-investing-guide/introduction

I understand this 'rule' is just a guide, but nonetheless it seems extreme.