08/19/2026
Alpine Property Management Kansas City
π Serving the Kansas City metro (MO & KS) | alpinekansascity.com
π 816-343-4520 | 208 NE 72nd St, Kansas City, MO 64118
Remote investors often use the 1 percent rule to screen Kansas City rental properties. But does this simple ratio still work in today's market, or is it leading investors astray?
Alpine Property Management breaks down why the traditional 1 percent rule is broken for Kansas City in 2026. We reveal the true rent-to-price ratios in both Missouri and Kansas, and introduce our "reserve aware" screening method. Discover how to properly evaluate deals by accounting for real-world costs like management fees, vacancy, taxes, and current financing.
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 The 1 Percent Rule for Kansas City
0:58 Why Remote Investors Still Use It
1:45 Kansas City Rent vs. 1% Rule
2:50 Why the Rent to Price Ratio Broke Down
3:42 Costs the 1% Rule Ignores
5:05 Alpine's Reserve Aware Screen Explained
6:10 What Purchase Price Cash Flows?
7:05 Applying the Reserve Aware Screen