Kansas Investment Properties, From Someone Who’s Worked Every Side of Them
Purchasing an investment property is different from purchasing a home for yourself. Whether you are considering your first rental property or adding another property to an existing portfolio, there are several things to consider beyond whether you like the house. Purchase price, property condition, potential repairs, rental potential, expenses, and your individual investment goals can all play a role in determining whether a property makes sense for you.
I’ve spent a large part of my real estate career working with rental properties, landlords, and investors. With more than 1,000 properties leased and involvement in over 100 renovations and rehabs, I’ve seen firsthand how important it is to look beyond the purchase price.
A property might look like a great investment on paper. In person, the condition, the repair list, and what it costs to keep the place running tell the real story.
I help investors evaluate opportunities throughout Kansas City, Kansas, Johnson County, Topeka, and surrounding communities. Whether you’re purchasing your first rental or adding to an existing portfolio, my goal is to help you ask the right questions and make informed decisions.
Evaluating a property
- Purchase price vs. rental potential
- Condition, repairs, and renovation costs
- Ongoing expenses and cash-flow basics
- How the property fits your portfolio goals
After you buy
- Contractors, cleaners, and inspectors
- Preparing a property for rent
- Leasing resources, tenant placement services, and Fair Housing information
- Vendor resources for ongoing property needs
I’ve worked with properties before, during, and after renovations, so I understand that finding the right property is only part of the process. What happens after you buy matters, too. And if you later want ongoing leasing or management support, ask me about The Right Key Property Management LLC, my property management company.
Rental Property Resources
Start here when you are weighing a purchase: how the price stacks up against rental potential, what it takes to get a property ready for tenants, and how to keep it leased once you own it. You will also find guidance on rental property leasing in Kansas City and the surrounding communities.
Investor Resource Downloads
Worksheets and guides for researching a property before you buy, whether you are looking at Topeka investment properties or rentals closer to Kansas City.Coming soon
- 10 Things to Consider Before Buying an Investment Property
- Questions to Ask Before Purchasing a Rental Property
- Renovation & Rehab Planning Guide
- Rental Property Vendor Guide
- Investment Property Worksheet
Downloads are on the way. Ask Christina for an investor guide and I’ll send it to you.
Renovation & Rehab Resources
With more than 100 renovation and rehab projects behind me, I can help you think through condition, repairs, and renovation costs, and which improvements actually change a property.
Landlord Resources
Owning a rental comes with responsibilities. These resources are a place to begin researching them. They don’t replace professional legal or property management advice.
- Fair Housing Information
- Preparing a Property for Rent
- Rental Property Vendor Resources
- Vendors for Investors
Christina Wakes is a Kansas-licensed real estate salesperson affiliated with Propertunity Knocks KC. Kansas Real Estate License #00237512 · Brokerage: 913-375-7150 · Direct: 913-991-4754 · christina@propertunityknocks.com