That's a tad north of the area most of my X friends lived during their time.... but the area is developing, so I'd love to hear how its going. 

Not sure how good that book is if it didn't make it clear that you should get your finances ready (ie. establish a savings pattern and develop a relationship with your preferred Lender) first!

It’s a duplex in the KCMO in a fast development area I’ve talked to the owner and we have a good number, now I’m trying to find an investor.

The original developers claimed all the tax credits for the 1st 10 years.

Which developing areas would you recommend?

I am looking into leasing them out to Solar Developers. 

We estimate lease rates for landowners on a regular basis and I can tell you that sometimes lease rates have remained stagnant for decades because of changes in roadways and development patterns.

I just want to use it as an art studio or guest unit for my kids when they come...can I get permits later?

Purchase price: $183,400 Cash invested: $183,400 Vacation Rental Property that has been fixed up and has been converted from 1 rental unit into 2 separate units (1 bed, 1.5 bath, sleeps 5; and a studio apt that sleeps 6) to maximize income from $38k/yr to $45-50k/yr.

In the winter, ice and frost developed all over the attic.