J Scott’s book “Recession Proof Real Estate Investing” gives great info on the topic.However, Buy in area of pop growth, job growth, rent growth and high economic job diversity (near major city/economic driver) and an election/recession could be non-factor.

KC already has a modern, diverse economy with a growing population and jobs.

I am being consistent, I am a realtors assistant and will refer people to them if I get someone that would rather list their house but I first have to get the phone to ring. 

My dad is from NO east and I have friends uptown so I've seen how right you are in how the city is so uniquely diverse from block to block.  

You can have an attorney write them a legal letter to assist with the process a bit, otherwise as others have said a buyout could be effective.

I found this property with the assistance of a real estate agent.

I found this property with the assistance of a real estate agent.

Great thank you for the assistance.

If you need any assistance finding good events or starting your own, let me know.

I know they are located in the NW suburbs of Chicago but perhaps they can assist in some way. https://investorstitleservicesllc.com/