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How To Begin Investing In Turnkey Rental Properties In Kansas City

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Real estate investing can seem complicated. After all, you’re dealing with real estate, which is a major transaction involving many parties and many thousands of dollars. So it’s no surprise that many people want to become investors but are scared off from it because of what they think is a lot of work. Fortunately, there’s … Continued

Amazon fulfillment center plans excite Kansas City market

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Need another reason to invest in Kansas City? Amazon.com will soon be bringing 1,000 jobs to the metro area. According to a March 24, 2016, press release, the online retail giant plans to open a fulfillment center in Egerton, Kansas. The center will operate with 1,000 full-time hourly positions, as well as upper-level managers and … Continued

What Is A Turnkey Investment Property In Kansas City?

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When it comes to real estate investing, investors have many options, and no two investors are exactly alike. For example, one investor might want multi-family residential property, another investor might invest only in commercial property, and another investor might invest in single family residential property. Even within these different types of investments there are variations: … Continued

Be smart when selecting a property management company

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Investing in rental property can be a big decision, or you might already be a seasoned pro. Either way, there are many factors to consider: location, price, condition, etc. One of the biggest decisions, however, can be selecting a property management company. There are many situations owners will encounter and challenges they will face in … Continued

MC Cares

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’Tis the season to spread joy, and what better way to do that than helping those in need! MC Properties, along with its partner company, Alpine Property Management, celebrated the holidays this year by giving back. Alpine and MC value their tenants and want to keep great people in their great homes. So when one of Alpine’s tenants lost … Continued

KC Streetcar an attractive feature for investors

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The KC Streetcar system is coming, and the progress has local developers excited. Investors should be excited too! The Kansas City market is attractive to talented, up-and-coming millennials who will be looking in the rental market, and an alternative form of transportation only increases the area’s draw. For tenants, the streetcar translates to decreased household … Continued

New multi-family housing planned at Crown Center complex

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More families may soon be moving to the Crown Center complex thanks to the plans of an Indianapolis-based real estate company. Crown Center Redevelopment Corp., a subsidiary of Hallmark Cards Inc., announced in November that it had signed a letter of intent to sell 5 acres of its complex site to Milhaus LLC for development. … Continued

Why won’t my house sell in Kansas City?

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You’re trying to sell a Kansas City MO house that just won’t sell? And yet – the news says the real estate market is heating up. The media is practically shouting again about multiple offers, high demand, and record-setting prices. So where’s your contract? These tips could be just what you need to help you sell your … Continued

Foreclosure notice of default in MO– what is it?

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If you’ve gotten a foreclosure notice of default and want to know what the heck is going on, keep reading. Basically, a foreclosure notice of default is a document that has to be filed by a lender to start the process of foreclosure. The foreclosure notice of default must be sent to anyone who has … Continued

Help, I’m behind in my mortgage payments in Kansas City!

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When you fall behind in your mortgage payments on your Kansas City home, it can feel like you’re drowning in debt. Even if you’re able to make your monthly payment, catching up on a past due balance can be an overwhelming challenge. There’s a few options that can help you to avoid foreclosure in Kansas City … Continued

Out and About with Kyle

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My day to day in the office varies. Most days are slow and steady which gives me plenty of time for writing and researching different real estate topics. Other days can be hectic with phones ringing left and right with so much work to do in between. Today was one of those days when I get … Continued

The State of the Market for Buyers in Kansas City MO

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Is it still a buyer’s market today in Kansas City? As experts in the Kansas City real estate market, we get asked this question a lot. The answer isn’t as simple as yes or no. First off, it really depends on the property type and location. Single-family homes in great locations that are priced well … Continued

How to Find a Good Real Estate Agent in Kansas City

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Hiring a real estate agent in Kansas City can be frustrating. So what are the steps on how to find a good real estate agent in Kansas City? Many local large real estate brokers will spend thousands of dollars each month to ensure that their agents are the most visible, whether it be online, in the … Continued

What is a Pre-Foreclosure in Kansas City?

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With millions of homes across the country going into foreclosure, it’s important for both buyers and mortgage holders to understand the process. So what is a pre-foreclosure in Kansas City anyway? Many homeowners across America and Kansas City are facing difficulties making their monthly mortgage payments. When a homeowner misses 3-6 months of mortgage payments, the lending … Continued