I consistently bid on properties on both sites and will stick to my numbers.

This is a common practice in my area.  

No doubt that KC is really a great investment right now - but compared to other markets and especially the coast - year over year the market is consistent which is great especially if you are rehabbing to rent!

In my book, 90%+ is getting into a risky borrowing practice)...

My first post here, after reading a lot about real estate (few books, listening to the podcast and practicing with a few numbers to see if they would work).

Be patient and consistent.  

So, as a learning process and in order to practice my deal analysis skill I'm scouting mls to see if I could find a deal on my own.

Chris Mason, the primary adviser for a client's decision to put all their assets into an LLC is their attorney, not their CPA, and if my client, based on recommendations from his or her attorney, decides to structure his or her business in a certain way, I'm going to prepare their tax returns consistently with the tax code and in such a way that reflects the legal reality of their situation, not what a lender or any other service provider wants me to do.That being said, I think it would be wise for attorneys to understand the tax as well as lending ramifications of structuring a client's business in a certain way and should definitely connect with their client's CPA and lender before making recommendations.

You can also consistently "house-hack" by buying a duplex, triplex, or fourplex, live in it for a year.

My point is all you need is a little motivation, consistency and a computer.