I recommend investing in Kansas City.  I find that on the Missouri side I have found really high ROI's for investors.
I have began selling properties from this market to over sea investors both being represented with a broker and without.
All properties are rehabbed, inspected by both a general inspector but by also a city representative for Section 8. Properties are rented with a screened and section 8 qualified tenant. I have recommendations on property management, etc if needed.