@Amanda DolanIf you have found a property that you might be interested in, go to "Property search-nyc.gov"...you type in the borough and the street address of the property and you'll be able to see the taxes owed, but most importantly, you'll see the owner's name and if the owner doesn't live there it may have the owner's actual address as well.

Without staging, often a first time home buyer will not be able to see the entire vision of the house.  

Anyways see the "Analysis" below, and let me know what you guys think!

First, I see the same thing in California and understand the frustration.  

@Joe Koppel  Are you planning to visit KC & see the homes and neighborhoods of this company before you invest?  

It is exciting to see the city progress and grow with opportunity!

Any help thanks Its a bummer that i cannot see the inside of the property its just a wild guess.

I know the question I just asked may sound dumb but I am interested in knowing your thoughts.Secondly, when I go see the property for the first time, do you recommend I have a contractor come with me and if so does this mean I need to get the contractor before calling about the home, or is the contractor supposed to come with me later down the line of agreement to purchase the home.

I've heard good things about lifeproof but at the $3-4/sq. ft price point I don't see the value over HW.

So you’ll have that much more tax-sheltered rental income, which is always a good thing.The bottom lineAs you can see, the tax rules for vacation homes are complicated.If you have a vacation home that is rented for more than 14 days during the year and your personal use does not exceed the greater of (1) 14 days or (2) 10% of the rental days, the home is classified as a rental property for tax purposes.