@Colton Boyer What is really driving job growth and population growth in Kansas City is a highly educated workforce. (34.3% of the population has a 4 year degree or higher which is above the national average), the business incubators that are stimulating start ups and the low cost of living. 

My wife found it while driving around town.

At the same time, I saw little meat on the bone and it would be tough to drive NOI higher.  

Along with those I put banking apps, google drive, some work apps (to keep me posted on open OT) and LetGo (to sell unused items throughout the house).

You must choose to come here or drive by and therefore choose to stay.

Or is there another easy way to check before I drive two hours to meet with the seller??

Other examples of niche lists to check out include : code violation, driving for dollars, and senior lists.

The people residing at the auction property used their trucks to just drive over it. 

And yet I drive by people's homes with garages, and they're filled to the rafter with junk.

Not having the right team in place(seems like you have known the property manager was an issue) will get you burnt when you cant drive over to the property.