I have done some investing and lots of learning, but never got serious in building a true passive income stream. 

I am connecting with my local REI group, I have gotten some good tips I’m now using batchleads instead of prop stream.

You are battleing a constant stream of issues.

To choose properties that provide inflation compensation and a long-lasting income stream, follow the approach outlined above.

If so, almost no banks will lend on an investment property that is vacant, as they want to have assurance that an income stream is established.If you have the means, a good strategy is to purchase with cash, rehab, stabilize with tenants and then once you have a signed lease agreement (or have satisfied the bank's seasoning requirements), you can then refinance to pull most if not all of your initial capital back out.

(If you aren’t a KC native and aren’t familiar with Troost Avenue, you can read about it here: http://kcur.org/post/how-troost-became-major-divide-kansas-city#stream/0) The first major project that is having an impact on Kansas City is the expansion of the Streetcar System.

It's a major industry...tourism is the county's #1 revenue stream and source of employment.

I'm targeting single family residences at this time, however, I'm open to anything that offers true asset value, cash flows, and ultimately a revenue stream.

Have you considered eXp Realty that also offers stock, health care and alternative revenue streams? 

For a reliable passive income stream, the property must be continuously occupied by a reliable tenant.