Advocacy Issues and Calls to Action
This is the page to bookmark and refer back to when you want to know what is going on in your local, state, or federal government that will affect your industry.
What’s Happening in Kansas
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Wholesale Under Attack in Kansas
On March 19, 2026, Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach filed an enforcement action against a local real estate wholesale and staff. This is a key case you need to pay attention to if you wholesale houses.
Missouri SB 973 goes into effect Friday August 28th, are you ready? Attorney Julie Anderson updated us with what we need to know, the forms that are required and is taking questions August 26th.
Proposed Vacant Property Ordinance KCMO 260401
Kansas City’s vacant property Ordinance 260401 was passed and now we have more to deal with in registration, inspections and fees on property that is currently vacant. See what’s required now in Kansas City Missouri.
KCMO to Fund $500K in Repairs With Taxpayer Money — Ordinance 260667
On July 23, 2026, the Kansas City Council passed Ordinance 260667 in a single day — no committee, no public testimony — to spend $500,000 in taxpayer money repairing a negligent out-of-state landlord’s apartments. MAREI breaks down what happened, why the “we’ll lien it” promise falls short, and the precedent that puts every property owner at risk.
Short Term Rentals and the Changing Rules
Find out what is happening with short term rental licensing in the Kansas City Metro. Book mark this page and check back for updates.
ROAD to Housing Act 2026: What Real Estate Investors With 350+ Single-Family Homes Must Know Now
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act passed the Senate 89–10 and the House 396–13. It’s passed and now law of the land. Do you know what’s in it?
Kansas City Short-Term Rentals: What the New KCRAR Study Really Means for Investors
A major new study by KCRAR and RRC Associates finds that Kansas City short-term rentals support approximately 4,000 jobs, generate $624 million in economic output, and make up just 0.4% of the region’s housing stock — with no statistically significant link to rising home values or rents. Here’s what the data means for KC real estate investors.
Missouri lawmakers are advancing HB 2517 and SB 973 to require new disclosures by real estate wholesalers. Here’s what investors need to know.
Kansas Lawmakers Consider HB 2504 and SB 391 to Protect Rental Housing
TAKE ACTION ON SB 391 by March 4th
Kansas legislators are considering HB 2504 and SB 391 to protect rental housing safeguards and maintain fair, sustainable housing standards statewide.
New FinCEN Real Estate Reporting Rule: What Investors Need to Know
Real estate investors should understand the new FinCEN Real Estate Reporting Rule. Learn how it affects LLC purchases, private lenders, and cash deals.
Here’s what we know so far Take Action Against SB 415 by 8 am Monday 3/16 Kansas has a meeting Monday 3/16 – please take action ASAP if you live in Kansas or have properties in Kansas. Please look up your Kansas Senator for the property address you own and
Keep Short Term Rentals Classified as Residential
We have two bills, one in the House and one in the Senate in Missouri to protect owners of short term rentals. We ask that you take time today to send a message to your legislators to support both.
