Hi @Eric A., I am anxious to hear if you've made progress on buying from your landlord?

No list, no mailer no gadget no software no AI, can target motivated sellers.The way you need to look at it is as follows.

That has not only driven up the value of the properties, but has caused a shortage of long term rentals, raising the rents.

On average over the past 6 months:Blue Springs homes have sold for $300,000 in just 8 daysLee's Summit homes have sold for $390,000 also in 8 daysBoth areas rent well and have strong school districts.Much of the "big" development happening in KC is being driven by our INCREDIBLE new airport (Northland) and by the stadium development (KC Current and Royals) which is / will bring continued development to the riverfront, downtown, and midtown areas.

Listing A is in a Grade C-D neighborhood priced at 124k with rental comps around 1250-1350.

Local economy is heavily driven by Ft Hood.  

If it's driven by a single industry or employer (ie shale oil in the dakotas) that's very risky and not sustainable.

It was mostly driven by proximity, we moved away, but we were getting tired too.There are plenty forums here on how to hire a PM.What I like best is not needing to deal with the urgent issues or multiple move outs at the same time.

@Angelo CortezQuitting jobs is never a tax-driven decision.

A years long, repeat leak from wind driven rain, extreme UV exposure, failing weatherproofing materials, or blocked drainage weepholes can cause extensive damage and attract termites/carpenter ants that will perform additional demolition.