While I do not personally have a contact in KC, I'd recommend using BiggerPockets' Find an Agent tool.Its a FREE service for BP members like yourself who are looking to expand your network and find local experts.Here, you'll be connected with an investor-friendly with knowledge/experience in your desired location(s). 

I would love to connect with realtors & discuss local market knowledge, recommendations & overall support.

Does it take into consideration all the local regulations (cannot rent for < 30 days for example?)

Just wondering if anyone who have dealt the similar situation and have any recommendations on local engineer firms and contractors who have experience in this kinda project.Thanks ahead!!!

The large scale BRRR can be tricky, but having a JV from the start will help.My clients down in GA are doing well with a BRRR centered strategy, but focused on one, or both of these things to cash flow quickly:1) 2-4 unit properties2) Section 8In most lending circles, your 2-4 units are going to be classified in the same category as a SFH, so to rehab a hand full of those, you don't take the same kind of rate hit as the 5+ unit properties, but you also don't have the same kind of "experience" issues as you do with larger developments.

Yes, you can rent by the room no matter how many bedrooms you have unless for some reason your local jurisdiction prohibits it.

You find them by spending a little bit of capital and time on joining local real estate groups. 

I'm local to downtown Charleston.

Have you instead considered attending a local real estate meetup and asking for connections/opinions in that avenue? 

I worked with local investors to buy, rehab, and lease or sell over 400 units.