For myself, I think my ultimate goal is to have an alternate cash flow to offset my dependence on a day job, which would allow me to choose a job I enjoy rather than have to find a job based on salary and ultimately allow me to travel with family more and enjoy life rather than stress about money.Thanks in advance and hope to connect and gain wisdom!

Connecting with a lender that can run numbers for projected mortgage payment vs  market rents in relation to the area you're looking into would be a good first step! 

Would be very interested to connect to anyone with thoughts on those areas, in particular anyone doing STR in these areas remotely from MN or the midwest. 

Since you are here and have connections here why not buy in your local market of KC? 

Be sure to utilize the search bar and connect with like-minded investors to get the best out of your experience on BP.

The list of employees is displayed down the right side rather than forum posts allowing you to connect with everyone in that company all from one location.Anyone can create a Company Profile, and Pro members have this information displayed in their signature, along with their logo. 

Happy to talk more, and connect you with the community of STR investors in Ashford (Ashford Lodge, the Millards Cabins folks, etc. are young and passionate STR owners that are revitalizing that community!)

If you have a cat that pees or sprays, understand that even if LVP is waterproof, it can seep through where planks connect or edges/trim to reach to the subfloor or slab, causing major odor issues. 

I want to use investment properties in order to live a life financially secure, and create a purpose that will get me excited to jump out of bed in the morning.Hopefully we can connect and build together.

Make sure to research well, analyze the numbers, and connect with experienced flippers for advice.