Prioritize your financial situation, the local market, and interest rates.In conclusion, there are unique considerations for every investing approach.

I am plugged in to the local investor community.

Hello everyone,This is for those who are employing the rental arbitrage strategy as their investment activities.

I do believe by taking an active role, you can make money on this purchase.  

Get a commercial activity license using the eCLIPSE platform?

Account Closed - it's great to see other active practitioners that are willing to share their real world knowledge!

I would approach local banks and credit unions first.

However, I accumulate a good amount of passive activity losses from rental properties. 

While I do not personally have a contact in KC, I'd recommend using BiggerPockets' Find an Agent tool.Its a FREE service for BP members like yourself who are looking to expand your network and find local experts.Here, you'll be connected with an investor-friendly with knowledge/experience in your desired location(s). 

I met a new investor, with contracting experience, at a local real estate meet up and he is interested in doing a flip using a hard money loan, renting the property out to his girlfriend, then using a FHA loan to buy it so he can live in it.