I'm trying to compare non-CA markets and trying to understand why the low cost builds.

Which that alone makes me want to get as many opinions as possible, compare options an information before making a decision.

Every Wholesaler should seek out 3-5 agents, brokers, or attorneys to run them comparable market analysis on potential deals. 

The taxes in this area run about $600 per roof annually but still are part of a decent school district (Grandview) compared to KCMO/Hickman.Hope everyone had a great 2015 and that you set your goals high for 2016.  

Does anyone have tips/resources on navigating this scenario; finding a good broker, questions to ask, key analysis to run to compare properties and gauging local economic health?

I always ask them before I buy in any area to get their opinions on the local demand and reasonable comparable rates.  

If your marketing is great and there are solid leads in there, you will make 1000x whatever you pay someone compared to what you lose by missing the call.  

The PM is listing the properties at market rent, based on what the last comparable in the neighborhood rented for.

It is difficult to navigate the marketing in the commercial world compared to a SFH purchase to live in without renting out.

I would really like to compare my numbers to someone else's spreadsheet for a sanity check.