Everything is arguable because times have changed and our economy and the regulations are all very different compared to the early 2000's.There will be another crash. 

The price change chould be for several reasons.

Things change so I'm not ruling Missouri out for him completely...

I am ecstatic to begin this life-changing path and to make friends/connections along the way.

I'm telling you, that one change added 5-10% to the property because it pops now and has tons of charm. 

Taking into account climate change, the regulatory environment and future growth (population and real estate valuations), cities like Charlotte, Nashville, Chattanooga, Atlanta, Birmingham, etc etc should win handily against costal cities or the rust belt.Ultimately the best city to invest is the city you can invest in first and the most sustainably.  

Was it good, bad, anything you would change or do different? 

Obviously I would introduce myself to the tenant to inform him of the change in management and to direct him on where to pay rent and who to contact, etc.

If you send your go-to lender your most recent tax returns and mortgage statements for each property, he should be able to work it up in like 10 minutes (assuming your property taxes and homeowner's insurance haven't changed significantly since you did your taxes). 

I am very grateful for the life changing information BiggerPockets has provided me and I look forward to a life full of learning with everyone here!