Hey Sino, totally can relate with you being from an expensive real estate market - I moved to Columbus a few years ago (from Portland, Oregon which was super expensive) to become a full time real estate investor, and ever since, I've completed quite a lot of BRRRRs, flips, and own a successful rental portfolio here in Columbus Ohio.

For example, get expensive accounting software or need an enigma machine to figure out their LLC structure. 

Kansas side is more expensive and harder to cashflow then the Missouri side but Kansas appreciates very well. 

Odds are you're forget some expenses.

Not only is QBO popular among CPAs, it has a user-friendly interface, and robust features make it a great option for those looking to scale up and stay organized with multiple properties or LLCs.While there are other options available, such as Stessa, QBO's integration with property management software and its ease of use for generating reports and tracking income and expenses make it a preferred choice for many.

I would just have LTR houses that I cash flow over $1000 each after expenses because I bought them cheap with cash  These are very close to passive, even self managed, because I have systems in place.STRs also run the risk of the rules being changed and areas becoming saturated.

Every deal has been successful - $30k average profit on $170k average selling price on flips.  

.: Buying "off market" vs Buying Using the MLS - You enter the Blue Numbers and Out Pops the Red & Green Numbers.Red numbers are Expenses and Green Numbers are Savings & Profit.

On average large apartment complexes just don't make sense.

If you would like any other state or counties averages please comment below I can provide that information.