Yeah, most cities/areas have a dedicated FB group like "XXX area real estate investors group" or whatever.

I would be delighted to connect if you have any questions or if you're considering exploring the Kansas City market.

It took five months to do the work on the home in Yuba City CA.

I would like to think in a way that investment in general, and the real estate investment, start with a solid economic reason - "Why do you Invest, where you invested".To elaborate on below - Vegas is a great example where no real economic driver exists and when you invest there, you should be aware that is a highly volatile market (side note: i both 2 properties there in 2011 and 2012 and i sold both this year) and you should pay an extra attention and be prepare to reposition capital.It's clear, if you invest in Vegas or Orlando (just 2x entertainment cities) you will expect ups and downs and you need to position yourself with extra reserves and extra caution if you are planning to stay in these market for long term. 

You also will face a byzantine, corrupt, and incompetent city government. 

Quote from @Daljit Singh: Hi BP, I am currently house hacking a duplex in Union City, NJ, and unfortunately, the tenant stopped paying rent a few months ago. 

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Kansas City is a great city to invest in.

But, if I were you I wouldn't purchase more rentals on the outskirts of the city.

I would actually call the city of Laconia.