Daniel LehmanVA Expert

Joe Fairless just had a short sale expert on his podcast. 

I'm not an expert on your state laws, but I do not think the rent increase limit prevents you from making the tenant responsible for the utility.

Interest rates today may create some headwinds here so make sure to read up on the experts thoughts on refinance opportunities in the future.Here's a great resource right here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing/house-hacking-strategyBest of luck getting started!

- you won't see a HUGE 08 type crash IMO, I would try to define your goals and try to find properties that fit them, I promise regardless of the location you are in, you can find deals that fit your numbers instead of waiting for a supposed crash (which we have heard from experts since 2015).  

I am no expert with AirDna..

I'm no expert on the Kansas City market but it sounds like you'll be buying these properties around an 11% cap rate as long as the seller's numbers are accurate - which I'd consider a very solid deal!

I would suggest becoming an expert in a metro area.

@DaVon NelsonI'm anything but an expert, but I comp my 2-4 unit multifamilies the same way that I do single family residences. 

After listening to numerous experts they have suggested, for newbies, to focus on one niche & strategy and master it before expanding to others.