Nice houses, for almost turnkey rentals can be had for 1/3 of what we pay here in WA) so we could potentially purchase more properties.  2.) 

I have 2 other development deals in the works if this doesn't happen.

I definitely second my good friend @Timothy Stauffer ... you can get great returns in Wyandotte, especially in good areas, and with a nice rehab.

If you're absolutely brand new to investing and looking to just do 1-2 buy-and-hold deals per year, I would develop a relationship with an agent and not get your license yourself.  

It would be nice to connect and discuss your investment experience in the area.

My other property is a relatively new development in San Francisco that is much better funded but it was built in 2008.Thanks in advance for your thoughts.

I was able to access one big developers plans and budgets on line.

My bride and I want to invest in downtown condos in some select markets like KC, but for now we are trying to raise the money and develop the credit to do so.

We just updated it all a couple of weeks ago so it's nice to hear postitive feedback:)

That way, you develop a more extensive list of all types of Buyers/Investors as well as find more Properties and their freshly-convinced Sellers in every niche - by giving those Sellers MULTIPLE options!