With over 10 years of experience collaborating with investors and helping them find properties that align with their financial goals, I would love to connect and discuss the Kansas City market.

Sounds like you’ve done a solid job narrowing down your criteria and focusing on markets that actually align with your budget and goals.On Columbus, OH — I invest here and can share a few quick takeaways:Pros:Strong, diverse economy (Intel, Google, Amazon, Nationwide, multiple universities, healthcare).Steady population growth and housing demand, which supports both rent stability and appreciation.Neighborhood variety — you can target B-class areas for stable tenants or C-class for higher cash flow.Still affordable compared to many metros, especially for out-of-state investors.Cons:Competition is heating up, especially in the under-$250k range, so finding a deal takes persistence.Property taxes vary by suburb and can eat into returns if you don’t factor them in early.Older housing stock in certain neighborhoods may require more upfront CapEx.On Little Rock, AR — I don’t invest there personally, but from peers I’ve spoken with:Pros:Lower entry price points and solid rent-to-price ratios.Reasonably landlord-friendly environment.Stable employment from government, healthcare, and industry hubs.Cons:As you mentioned, home insurance rates have jumped and some carriers have pulled out, so you’d need to build that into your numbers early.Appreciation has historically been slower compared to hot-growth metros.Some pockets can have higher crime rates — due diligence at the neighborhood level is key.If your budget is $50–70k all-in, you might be able to get into a solid B- or C+ area in Columbus with financing or even pick up a small multifamily in Little Rock in cash.

I think with your budget, you are limited to higher risk neighborhoods.But with that being said, I think you are able to cash flow better if the stars align.  

That’s because the majority of the property components—roads, utilities, fencing, and other land improvements—qualify for 100% bonus depreciation.How It WorksWhen you acquire a property, we conduct a cost segregation study to break down the purchase price into: Land, Buildings, Infrastructure, Personal PropertyWhile traditional buildings are typically depreciated over 27.5 to 39 years, shorter-life assets—like water and sewer lines, electrical infrastructure, and roads—can be depreciated over 5, 7, or 15 years.

Investors can choose properties that align with their risk tolerance, investment objectives, and desired geographic locations.3.

Feels like one of those rare windows where policy and investment strategy align.

@Michael C berry jr so another component to be concerned about is the ownership of the lots in Steamboat.

Nashville has a lot of these great components BUT it has 1 very painful thorn in the side, median incomes.

If you can drive rent growth in your residential building component through the use of the commercial space, it can be a good way to make back income that is hard to generate otherwise.

It’s landlord-friendly, has solid cash flow potential, and the price points make scaling a portfolio more achievable without stretching too thin.If you’re looking to build a buy-and-hold portfolio while still taking on flips, Memphis offers:A steady pool of B- and C-class rentals that cash flow well.A strong network of property managers and contractors for out-of-state owners.Consistent buyer demand if you decide to flip.Happy to share market insights, connect you with local investor resources, and walk through numbers so you can see if it aligns with your goals.