As for the other thing I was wrong about per you, it is possible, I know I am not right about everything but would not post something I didn't believe was right unless I did it before my second cup of coffee in which case my brain is still out in left field and any post is subject to review.

The coffee, beer and food scene are incredible for a city of its size and it boasts many large, well run events every year (bloomsday, hoopfest etc.).

(I'm a little behind on my coffee intake for today, lol) Kansas City itself is very broad there are different neighborhoods which will bring in different kinds of income/tenants.

Ups, I am going to Edit my previous post, I thought we are talking about you being a Loan Officer dealing with an applicant haha ( not enough coffee I guess ).

This is a short walk to the Promenade and has great restaurants, art houses, coffee shops, etc that are all within walking distance.

You will move at your own speed on things---uncomfortable things might take longer.As long as you FAIL to GIVE UP...you will get "Somewhere" new.And that is the only failure you should accept out of yourself.And don't make unrealistic goals, such as I walk past the Empire State Building every day on my W2 job, and I'm going to buy it.Unless you're (for instance) Lucky Larry Silverstein of WTC fame.Which is the opposite advise many people who want to sell you something will say.But something like me and my friend want to start a coffee shop in the lobby, and need to get money saved up and get a well heeled investor might be realistic for someone.I say that because your not going to be very motivated to do things towards something you know you cannot achieve (even though there are probably people reading this that can buy the Empire State building if they want).Good Luck!

We should grab coffee soon and talk real estate.

Start eliminating markets - again be ruthlessYou should be down to 15-20 places now (3) Determine your "Nice to haves" and then rank your list Does the market have coffee shops, shopping, other city folks , is it to "hick" or not "hick" enough, do you want to swim in the lake or ocean or just be nearby?

If you do not have the money to start, do not be lazy, do not try to take shortcuts and just get a job, second job, 3rd job, stop buying cigarettes, coffee, beer, save every dollar you can save even if it takes you 6 months.

I'm not sure if there's something a little extra in my coffee this morning or if it's the 3 or 4 years of listening to all the podcasts and reading books has finally added up but I finally contacted a realtor this morning about a potential buy of a distressed property!