The Criminal as a Protected Class in Kansas City Missouri
Kansas City’s Second Chance Revolution – The Criminal as a Protected Class Kansas City Ordinance 241074—adopted on January 16, 2025—is often described as a “second chance” law. It amends sections of Chapter 2 (Administration) and Chapter 38 (Civil Rights) of the city’s Code of Ordinances to include persons with criminal histories as a protected class. […]
How to Avoid Costly Contractor Mistakes: Lessons from Ray Sasser
If you’ve ever tackled a rehab project, you know that managing contractors can make or break your deal. Your scope of work is the key to manage your contractors.
What to do When Ghosted by Your Contractor
Hiring a contractor can be one of the biggest challenges in real estate investing. While many do excellent work, there are plenty who overpromise and underdeliver—and some even walk off jobs before they’re done.
In a recent Lone Star REIA podcast (watch here), veteran investor Ray Sasser shared his insights on why contractors abandon projects, how to prevent it, and what to do if you’re left with an unfinished job.
Propsed Kansas House Bill 2378
House Bill 2378 – a proposed measure designed to streamline the process for removing unauthorized occupants, or squatters, from residential properties. Dubbed the “Removal of Squatters Act”, this bill aims to empower property owners while addressing longstanding concerns over a lengthy and cumbersome eviction process.
Getting the Open Voucher Numbers Right in Kansas City Missouri
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas recently claimed that landlords’ legal challenges to the city’s Source of Income ordinance are preventing over 17,000 Kansas Citians with housing vouchers from finding stable housing. However, a deep dive into federal HUD data and discussions with local housing experts paint a much different picture.
National REIA’s Legislative Update Quarter 1 2025
National REIA shares a quarterly Legislative Update with Member REIA’s this is what’s happening in Washington in February 2025
Preliminary Injunction Against KCMO’s SOI Law
Federal court blocks Kansas City Missouri from enforcing part of a controversial ordinance requiring landlords to accept Section 8
Turn-Over: Every Day Your Rental is Vacant Cost You
Getting Tenant Turnover Right: Maximize Income and Minimize Costs Tenant turnover is one of the biggest operational expenses for buy-and-hold real estate investors—often second only to property taxes. Unlike taxes, however, turnover is something you can influence significantly. When done right, it can help you increase rental income and lower costs, improving your overall cash […]
Rehab Nightmares – Why Every Real Estate Investor Needs a Good Scope of Work
For real estate investors, rehabbing a property can either be a smooth, profitable process—or an absolute disaster. Insights from Real Estate Investor Andrew Syrios
Mastering Private Placement Investing: The Key to TRUE Passive Income
Unlike traditional real estate, private placements allow investors to fund large-scale projects—like apartment complexes, commercial developments, or even farmland—without the responsibility of day-to-day management.