of course this is where a developer comes to play .. and since I am a small time one.I can tell you that in markets that are robust.. land is a premium.. if it has to be subdivided and infrastructure built there is a small segment that can do those and have the means to get financing very tough..  

(Assume all outside money is just that, money, and these outside investors won't have any active roles in operating/managing any of the properties.)

@Nick W.I've been active in the Kansas City market for several years and know it well.

Yes if they are actively working with you as a buyer or seller.

You should start actively networking.I believe @Brie Schmidt is a local and should be able to guide you.

But I’m afraid I’ll play the safe bets and there are only two options. 1) Purchase to short term rent in an accepting community.

I've gone through enough real estate education to know that just about everybody recommends pinpointing certain areas -- zip codes or sometimes even neighborhoods -- in which you see a lot of cash-buyer activity and targeting those areas to find houses.

This property is in a nice neighborhood, but this particular deal may be more of an appreciation play. 

I recently went through this with a duplex I sold for an acquaintance...we finally ended up changing the locks and keeping a key to each unit...we'd give 24-hour notice for showings and inspection and try to complete when they were at work...all according to the lease terms of course.This is a tough issue in general...keep us posted how this plays out.

We called tonight and left a message been playing phone tag.Thanks again