Author: Marcus Painter, Founder and Owner | Alpine Property Management Kansas City LLC
Experience: 12+ years managing rental properties in Kansas City | 200+ properties currently managed
Published: May 13, 2023 (Updated December 2025) | Kansas City Metro
Quick Answer
Cara Painter is a Kansas City RealtorĀ® with Compass and co owner of Alpine Property Management, combining real estate sales expertise with hands on property management experience. Her unique background helps investors make smarter purchase decisions and transition properties seamlessly into professional management. Whether you’re buying your first rental, expanding your portfolio, or looking to sell, Cara offers a complete real estate solution backed by Alpine’s proven results: 96% occupancy rate, 98% rent collection, and 250+ properties under management. Contact Cara at 816-694-0160 or cara.painter@compass.com.
Introduction: Real Estate and Property Management Under One Roof
Finding the right realtor is important. Finding one who actually understands what makes a rental property successful is rare.
Cara Painter bridges both worlds. As a RealtorĀ® with Compass and co owner of Alpine Property Management, she brings over a decade of experience in investment property sales, property management operations, and portfolio strategy to every client relationship.
This combination matters. Many realtors can help you buy a property few can tell you whether it will actually perform as a rental, what maintenance issues to watch for, or how to maximize long-term returns. Cara can.
How Did Cara Become Both a Realtor and Property Management Expert?
Cara’s journey started in real estate sales, specializing in investment properties. Her keen eye for potential and dedication to maximizing returns naturally led her deeper into property management, where she could see firsthand what separated thriving rentals from struggling ones.
That hands on management experience now informs every real estate transaction she handles. When Cara evaluates a property for an investor client, she’s not just looking at purchase price and comparable sales she’s thinking about tenant appeal, maintenance costs, realistic rental income, and long term appreciation potential.
This perspective has helped investors avoid costly mistakes and identify opportunities others miss.
What Real Estate Services Does Cara Offer?
Buyer Representation
Whether you’re purchasing your first investment property or adding to an existing portfolio, Cara helps you find properties that actually work as rentals not just properties that look good on paper.
For Buyers, Cara Provides:
- Market analysis focused on investment potential
- Property evaluation through a management lens
- Negotiation expertise to secure favorable terms
- Guidance on financing options for investors
- Seamless transition to professional management if desired
Seller Representation
When it’s time to sell, Cara’s listing expertise includes strategic pricing, professional marketing through Compass’s extensive platform, and guidance through every step of the closing process.
Through the Compass Concierge program, sellers can prepare their home for market with no upfront costsācovering improvements like painting, staging, flooring, and repairs that help homes sell faster and for more money.
Investment Property Specialization
Cara has extensive experience with property types many agents avoid:
- Distressed properties and foreclosures
- Multi-unit investment properties
- Fix-and-flip projects
- Auction transactions
- 1031 exchange purchases
Her property management background helps investors accurately assess rehab costs, estimate realistic rental income, and avoid properties with hidden problems.
How Does Cara’s Property Management Background Help Investors?
Most realtors hand you the keys and move on. Cara’s approach is different because she understands what happens after the purchase.
The Property Management Perspective Adds Value By:
- Identifying maintenance red flags that could become expensive problems
- Accurately projecting rental income based on actual market data, not wishful thinking
- Evaluating tenant appeal to predict vacancy rates and tenant quality
- Assessing neighborhood dynamics that affect long-term appreciation
- Planning for realistic expenses including maintenance reserves and turnover costs
This is why investors who work with Cara often see better returnsāthey’re making purchase decisions informed by management realities, not just sales projections.
What Is Alpine Property Management’s Track Record?
As co-owner of Alpine Property Management, Cara is directly connected to a proven management operation with measurable results:
Alpine’s Performance Metrics:
- 96% occupancy rate
- 98% rent collection rate
- 14 day average vacancy period
- 250+ properties currently managed
- 12+ years serving Kansas City investors
For investors who want both acquisition help and ongoing management, this integrated approach creates a seamless experience. Your realtor already understands your management needs because she’s part of the management team.
What Makes Cara’s Client Approach Different?
Cara believes that every property and investor is unique. Cookie-cutter advice doesn’t work when investment goals, risk tolerance, and timelines vary so widely.
Her Personalized Approach Includes:
- Taking time to understand your specific investment goals
- Tailoring property searches to match your criteria and budget
- Providing honest assessments even when they’re not what you want to hear
- Building long term relationships rather than chasing transactions
- Remaining available for questions long after closing
With Cara and Alpine Property Management, you’re not just a transaction you’re a valued partner in a shared journey to investment success.
What Credentials Does Cara Hold?
Beyond her real estate and property management expertise, Cara holds additional certifications:
- RealtorĀ® with Compass ā One of the largest independent brokerages in the United States
- Notary Public ā Convenient document notarization
- Title Services Certification ā Deeper understanding of the closing process
- At Home with DiversityĀ® (AHWD) ā Commitment to serving diverse client needs
These credentials add convenience and expertise that simplify the real estate process.
How Can I Contact Cara Painter?
Cara Painter, RealtorĀ® with Compass
- Mobile: 816-694-0160
- Email: cara.painter@compass.com
- Compass Profile: www.compass.com/agents/cara-painter/
- Compass Concierge: www.compass.com/concierge/cara-painter
Alpine Property Management Kansas City
- Office: 816-343-4520
- Address: 208 NE 72nd, Kansas City, MO 64118
- Website: www.alpinekansascity.com
Conclusion: The Complete Kansas City Real Estate Partner
If you’re looking for a dedicated real estate professional who combines local market expertise, investment property knowledge, and property management experience, Cara Painter is the partner you need.
Don’t let your real estate investments underperform. Whether you’re buying, selling, or seeking professional management, Cara and the Alpine team can help you maximize returns and minimize stress.
Your path to real estate success in Kansas City starts here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Cara Painter? Cara Painter is a Kansas City RealtorĀ® with Compass and co-owner of Alpine Property Management. With over a decade of experience, she specializes in investment properties, buyer/seller representation, and helping investors build profitable rental portfolios.
What brokerage does Cara Painter work with? Cara is a RealtorĀ® with Compass, one of the largest independent real estate brokerages in the United States.
How do I contact Cara Painter? Call or text 816-694-0160 or email cara.painter@compass.com. For property management inquiries, contact Alpine at 816-343-4520.
Does Cara help with investment properties? Yes. Investment properties are Cara’s specialty. Her property management background through Alpine gives her unique insight into what makes rental properties actually successful not just what looks good on paper.
Can Cara help me buy a property and then manage it? Absolutely. This integrated approach is one of Cara’s key strengths. She helps you find the right property, then Alpine Property Management handles ongoing management with 96% occupancy and 98% rent collection rates.
What is Compass Concierge? Compass Concierge helps sellers prepare their home for market with no upfront costs. Improvements are paid back at closing, helping homes sell faster and for more money.
What areas does Cara serve? Cara serves the entire Kansas City metro including Kansas City MO, Kansas City KS, Overland Park, Leawood, Olathe, Lenexa, Shawnee, Gladstone, Liberty, and surrounding communities.
Related Resources
- Cara Painter’s Compass Profile
- Compass Concierge Program
- About Alpine Property Management
- Full Property Management Services
- A Kansas City Investor’s Guide to Passive Income
š Ready to work with Cara?
For Real Estate Sales: Call 816-694-0160 or email cara.painter@compass.com
For Property Management: Call Alpine at 816-343-4520