Understanding market conditions is key, and getting to know the little things that have huge value influences, now if you have a cookie cutter home with plenty of sales it pretty easy, but if its an oddball with little market activity, it can be kind of a crap shoot, go with your gut and be conservative on the numbers, its way better to be off on the low side than way over valuing. good luck!

Be patient and seek for a deal that pencils.

I have a friend of friend that is a pretty active flipper in KC that I will be connecting with but I wanted a broader perspective on KC too. 

Hi BP community,I'm relatively new to this online community and to active real estate investing in general.

This will be my 6th active mortgage; 5 are for investment properties and this most recent one of for a primary residence.

Expenses looming, retirement (and the need for certainty) approaching,  and you're having to actively manage.  

Lexi is active on BP too. 

It may take awhile to find your first deal but it’s out there if you’re actively looking.

The only drawbacks I can think of are being a little further out, so less options as far as contractors and vendors, and of course fewer buyers and less activity.  

@Joe VilleneuveI never pay anything for my lines of credit when not actively using them nor pay fee when I use them.