Hey BiggerPockets members,I’m looking to connect with developers or flippers who could use extra hands on their deals(if you are doing something else I still would like to connect).

-Matthew You should be able to research all this on their website and via their management agreement/contract.If you can't find it in those places, you MUST get it in writing from them, preferably ADDED to their management agreement/contract.MAINTENANCE: are they charging by the hour or job?

A cost segregation study looks at a property you own to breakdown the various assets you purchased.The goal is to increase the depreciation expense by finding assets that have an asset life less than 27.5(residential) or 39 years(non-residential).Whether you should get a cost segregation study done is whether you will benefit from the study.Will you be able to use the added depreciation now or in the near future?

A good listing might bring you a couple good qualified buyers without having to do extra work for it. 2.

That being said, these people that are getting properties from a family member passing away either already have someone lined up, or if they do not, when they do they are getting a large amount of phone calls, mailers, and ads for them to call people to buy their home off market.

If you have a few rentals and your budgets for expenses, vacancy, cap ex are working adding another unit isn't something you need to stress over "testing" because I always view my risk as being my portfolio as a whole not property by property. 

I like knowing I can create more value at any time by adding amenities or improving the experience.

House hacking is a great way to start making some extra cash with single family homes.

But if the goal is adding a 2–4 unit that actually moves the needle before retirement, I’d be cautious about putting more capital there unless the deal has a very clear value-add angle.The markets you listedYou’re thinking in the right direction by prioritizing:Diverse employmentB / A- neighborhoodsModest but real cash flow plus appreciationQuick high-level take:Kansas City – Solid fundamentals, competitive right now, still workable but tighter marginsKnoxville – Strong appreciation story, harder to find true cash flow unless you’re early or adding valuePeoria – Cash flow exists, but appreciation and liquidity are more limitedWinston-Salem – Underrated, decent balance, but neighborhood selection matters a lotNone of these are “wrong,” but each requires boots-on-the-ground intel to avoid buying something that looks good on paper and underperforms in reality.About the unicorn (6–8% CoC + appreciation)That is still achievable, but usually with one or more of these:Smaller multifamily (2–4 units vs larger)Light to moderate value-add within 6–12 monthsInvestor-friendly management keeping expenses tightBuying slightly under market (not retail MLS deals)It’s less about where and more about how the deal is sourced and operated.I’m a real estate agent based in Memphis, TN, and I work primarily with out-of-state investors looking for exactly what you’re describing.

It may be necessary to work extra hours, get a side gig and/or consider a job change but it is doable.