McPherson Real Estate Investment Guide For 2026
A comprehensive resource for investors targeting central Kansas’s strongest industrial economy, where refining, manufacturing, and a private college support wages and rents well above what a city of 13,000 would normally sustain
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1. McPherson Market Overview
Market Fundamentals
McPherson is the seat of McPherson County, positioned where Interstate 135 meets US Highway 56 near the geographic center of Kansas. It was settled substantially by Swedish and Mennonite immigrants in the 1870s, and that heritage still shapes the community’s character. What makes McPherson genuinely unusual is what happened next: the central Kansas oil field brought a refinery in the 1930s, and industrial employers have been locating here ever since.
The result is a city of 13,000 with an industrial employment base that most Kansas towns three times its size cannot match.
Key economic indicators that define McPherson’s investment case:
- Population: Roughly 13,000 in the city, approximately 29,000 across McPherson County
- Major Employers: A petroleum refinery operating since the 1930s, major pipe manufacturing serving national and international markets, building products manufacturing, McPherson College, McPherson County government, USD 418, and regional healthcare
- Median Household Income: Roughly $62,000 to $68,000, notably high for central Kansas
- Median Home Value: Approximately $165,000
- Location: I-135 and US-56 junction, roughly 60 miles north of Wichita and 30 miles south of Salina
- Housing Stock: A broad mix spanning 1900s through recent construction
McPherson runs on industry, and those wages are what support rents in a town of 13,000
2026 Economic Outlook
- Refining operations and periodic turnaround maintenance driving both permanent and contract employment
- Pipe manufacturing demand tracking national infrastructure and energy investment
- Building products manufacturing following residential construction cycles
- McPherson College maintaining steady student, faculty, and staff housing demand
- I-135 corridor position supporting continued distribution and logistics interest
Investment Climate
McPherson offers something genuinely uncommon in Kansas: high local wages in a low cost housing market, supported by several unrelated employers rather than one. That combination produces durable rental demand and honest cash flow without the concentration risk that defines markets like El Dorado or Junction City.
The risks here are moderate and worth naming clearly.
Industrial cyclicality, spread across sectors. Refining follows crack spreads. Pipe manufacturing follows energy and infrastructure investment. Building products follow residential construction. Those are three different cycles, which is why McPherson holds up better than a single industry town, but they are all cycles nonetheless and they can correlate in a broad recession.
Industrial adjacency. Proximity to the refinery and manufacturing corridor affects rentability on the south side. The effect diminishes quickly with distance, but it is real and it should be priced into both your offer and your expected turnover.
Tight rental supply. This is mostly a positive but it has an operational implication: good rental inventory does not sit on the market here, and acquiring it requires being ready to move.
Successful McPherson investors tend to share these characteristics:
- Employer targeting marketing directly to refinery, manufacturing, college, and county employees, who are the most stable tenants in the market
- Realistic maintenance budgeting at 12 to 14 percent of rent given the age spread of the stock
- Industrial cycle awareness monitoring refining margins, energy infrastructure investment, and residential construction as leading indicators
- Speed on good inventory since well located McPherson rentals do not linger
- Turnaround opportunism understanding that refinery maintenance events create periodic surges in short and mid term housing demand
Historical Performance
| Period | Market Driver | Avg Annual Appreciation | Key Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-2014 | Energy sector strength, industrial investment | 2-4% | Refining and manufacturing capital investment supporting employment |
| 2015-2019 | Energy price volatility, diversified base holding | 2-4% | Oil price swings absorbed better than single industry towns |
| 2020-2022 | Low rates, affordability migration, investor entry | 10-15% | Inventory tightens sharply, rental supply falls behind demand |
| 2023-2024 | Rate shock, normalization | 2-4% | Days on market lengthen, though good rentals still move quickly |
| 2025-2026 | Rate stabilization, steady industrial employment | 3-4% (projected) | Rental supply remaining tight against employment demand |
McPherson’s long run appreciation sits around 3 percent, which is typical for a stable Kansas small market. What distinguishes it is the downside behavior rather than the upside: employment diversity meant McPherson did not experience the sharp corrections that single industry Kansas towns went through when a particular sector turned. Model 3 percent, buy for yield, and value the stability as its own return.
Demographic Trends Driving Demand
- Industrial Wage Premium – Refinery, pipe manufacturing, and building products employment pay well above the central Kansas median, supporting rents local prices do not reflect
- Employment Diversity – Several unrelated major employers means a downturn in one sector does not empty the rental market
- Turnaround Contract Workers – Periodic refinery maintenance brings skilled contractors needing housing for weeks or months at premium rates
- McPherson College – A private college contributing steady student, faculty, and staff rental demand independent of the industrial economy
- County Seat Consolidation – Residents of Lindsborg, Moundridge, Inman, and rural McPherson County relocating for services and employment
- Tight Rental Supply – Limited new construction against steady employment demand keeps occupancy high
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2. Neighborhood Hotspots
McPherson Investment Neighborhood Map
Interactive map of McPherson’s investment areas and the surrounding central Kansas corridor. Green stars show top hotspots, blue circles mark established markets, and orange circles highlight emerging areas.
Core Investment Areas
Detailed Submarket Analysis: McPherson and McPherson County
| Submarket | Price Range (SFH) | Cap Rate | Growth Drivers | Best Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest McPherson | $175K-$275K | 5.8-6.6% | Best condition, professional households, schools | Family rental, long-term hold, lowest turnover |
| McPherson College Corridor | $120K-$200K | 6.5-7.4% | College demand independent of industrial cycles | Student and faculty rental, per-room leasing |
| Central / Historic Downtown | $110K-$195K | 6.6-7.5% | Historic character, walkability, intact downtown | Value-add, walkable rental, balanced returns |
| West McPherson / I-135 | $185K-$290K | 5.4-6.2% | Newest stock, interstate access, commuter appeal | Turnkey family rental, lowest maintenance |
| Northeast McPherson | $130K-$210K | 6.4-7.2% | Balanced pricing, college and downtown access | Value-add, balanced hold, duplex |
| South / Industrial Corridor | $85K-$155K | 7.5-9.0% | Industrial employment, lowest entry pricing | Highest yields, workforce housing, solid tenant incomes |
| Lindsborg | $120K-$230K | 6.0-7.5% | Bethany College, heritage tourism, distinctive identity | Student rental, short-term rental candidate, small market |
| Moundridge | $85K-$175K | 6.8-8.2% | Local manufacturing, stable community | Cash flow hold, small stable tenant base |
| Inman | $70K-$150K | 7.2-8.8% | Agricultural and manufacturing employment | High yield hold, thin market, longer vacancy |
| Canton / Galva / Marquette | $55K-$140K | 7.5-9.5% | Rural affordability, McPherson commute | Highest yields, very thin market, long holds only |
Expert Insight: “McPherson is the one I point people to when they tell me they want small market yields without small market risk. Look at what is actually in that town: a refinery, a pipe plant shipping worldwide, a building products manufacturer, a college, and the county seat. Five things, and they do not rise and fall together. Refining runs on crack spreads, pipe runs on energy and infrastructure spending, building products run on housing starts. When one of those has a bad year the other four are still writing paychecks. Compare that to a town where everybody works at the same plant. Now, McPherson is not free money, the yields are lower than Coffeyville or Liberal because the market has figured out what it is worth. But if you want a rental in central Kansas that you can hold through a cycle without losing sleep, this is the town.” – Mark Richardson, Principal, Kansas Investment Properties
3. Property Types
| Investment Goal | Best Property Type | Best Areas | Minimum Capital |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Cash Flow | Duplex or industrial workforce single-family | South McPherson, Central, College corridor | $30,000+ |
| Lowest Turnover | Newer or mid century family home | Northwest McPherson, West McPherson | $58,000+ |
| Balanced Returns | Mid century single-family with light renovation | Northeast McPherson, Central McPherson | $44,000+ |
| Cycle Diversification | Student or faculty rental near the college | McPherson College corridor, east side | $40,000+ |
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4. Cost Analysis
Acquisition Cost Breakdown (McPherson)
| Expense Item | Typical Cost | Example ($155,000 Property) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Down Payment | 25% (investment) | $38,750 | Standard conventional investment property requirement |
| Closing Costs | 2-3% of price | $3,100-$4,650 | Kansas has no state real estate transfer tax |
| General Inspection | $350-$600 | $450 | Standard, but essential given the age spread of the stock |
| Roof Inspection | $150-$350 | $225 | Central Kansas hail exposure. Roof age drives insurability. |
| Sewer Scope | $200-$400 | $275 | Recommended on pre-1970 homes |
| Electrical Evaluation | $150-$400 | $250 | On pre-1950 properties, verify service size and type |
| Initial Repairs | 5-20% of price | $7,750-$31,000 | Variable. Central district properties need the most. |
| Reserves (6 months) | 6 months expenses | $5,200-$7,200 | Include a full wind and hail deductible |
| TOTAL MINIMUM ENTRY | ~31-35% of value | $48,150-$51,950 | Before renovation budget |
Sample Cash Flow Analysis: Northeast McPherson 3BR Single-Family
| Item | Monthly | Annual | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Rent | $1,225 | $14,700 | 3BR/2BA mid century ranch, updated, industrial worker tenant |
| Less Vacancy (6%) | -$74 | -$882 | Lower than most small markets. Rental supply here is genuinely tight. |
| Property Taxes | -$205 | -$2,460 | 11.5% assessment ratio at roughly 145 mills. Verify the parcel. |
| Insurance | -$155 | -$1,860 | Landlord policy. Central Kansas hail exposure. |
| Property Management (10%) | -$123 | -$1,476 | Limited local providers, plus some Salina and Wichita firms |
| Maintenance + CapEx (13%) | -$159 | -$1,911 | Appropriate for the age spread of McPherson stock |
| Net Operating Income | $509 | $6,111 | Before mortgage |
| Mortgage ($155K, 25% down, 6.75%, 30yr) | -$754 | -$9,048 | Principal and interest only |
| CASH FLOW | -$245 | -$2,937 | Negative at 25% down with full management |
| Cap Rate | 3.94% | NOI divided by purchase price | |
| Gross Yield | 9.48% | Rent divided by price. This is what listing sites quote. | |
| Total Return (3.5% appreciation) | ~9% | Appreciation plus principal paydown less negative carry, on cash invested |
Note the 6 percent vacancy assumption, which is the lowest in this Kansas series. That is not optimism, it reflects genuinely tight rental supply against steady industrial employment demand. Good McPherson rentals do not sit empty.
The levers work well here. Self managing adds back $1,476 and cuts the shortfall to roughly $122 per month. Buying at the lower end is effective: the same $1,225 rent against a $125,000 central district purchase produces about $50 per month positive even with a manager. A duplex at $215,000 renting two units at $850 typically clears $250 to $400 monthly positive. Per bedroom leasing near McPherson College adds another path. The most useful thing to understand about McPherson is that the tenant base can afford the rent, because industrial wages here are genuinely high relative to housing costs, which means rent growth is more achievable than in markets where tenants are already stretched.
Expert Insight: “There is a metric I care about more than cap rate in small markets, and it is what share of local median income the rent represents. In a lot of Kansas towns you are asking a tenant earning forty five thousand dollars to pay eleven hundred a month, which is right at the edge of what they can sustain. Push that rent and they leave, or they stop paying. In McPherson the median household income is meaningfully higher because of the industrial base, and that same eleven hundred dollar rent is a much smaller share of what the household earns. That gives you two things: better collection reliability, and actual room to raise rent at renewal without losing the tenant. That headroom is worth more over a ten year hold than a point of going in cap rate.” – Sarah Whitfield, CRE Advisor, Johnson County Property Group
5. Legal Framework
⚠️ Kansas Compliance Notice
Kansas is a landlord friendly state, but that does not make requirements optional. The Kansas Residential Landlord and Tenant Act sets specific notice periods, deposit limits, and return deadlines, and failure to follow them will lose you an eviction case regardless of how clearly the tenant breached. McPherson County additionally has a long oil and gas history, so severed mineral rights and legacy well records are worth checking in title work. Municipal rules are set locally and change, so confirm current rental and zoning requirements with the City of McPherson before you close. This guide is an overview, not legal advice. Consult a Kansas licensed real estate attorney.
Kansas Landlord-Tenant Framework
McPherson operates under the Kansas Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, found at KSA 58-2540 and following. The key provisions:
- Security Deposit Limits: Maximum of one month’s rent for an unfurnished unit and one and a half months for a furnished unit, plus up to an additional half month specifically for pets.
- Deposit Return: The landlord must determine deductions and return the balance within fourteen days of that determination, and in no case more than thirty days after termination of the tenancy.
- Nonpayment of Rent: A three day notice to pay or vacate. One of the shortest notice periods in the country.
- Lease Violations: Written notice specifying the breach, giving fourteen days to remedy, with termination in thirty days if not cured.
- Month to Month Termination: Thirty days written notice from either party.
- No Rent Control: Kansas statute prohibits municipalities from enacting rent control.
- No Just Cause Requirement: A landlord may decline to renew at expiration without stating a reason, subject to fair housing law.
- Furnished Unit Advantage: The higher deposit limit on furnished units is useful given McPherson’s turnaround contractor demand.
McPherson and McPherson County Practicalities
Beyond state law, these local items materially affect McPherson operations:
- Mineral Rights and Legacy Wells: McPherson County sits on the central Kansas oil field and has been drilled for a century. Severed mineral estates, old wells, and pipeline easements appear in title work. Use a title company that handles this routinely.
- Industrial Zoning Proximity: Verify the zoning of adjacent parcels, not just your own. A residential property backing onto industrial zoning has a different long-term profile.
- Property Tax Structure: Kansas assesses residential property at 11.5 percent of appraised value, then applies the local mill levy.
- Annual Valuation Notices: The McPherson County Appraiser mails notices each spring with a limited appeal window.
- Storm Shelter Expectations: This is tornado country and central Kansas has substantial hail exposure. Basement access or a shelter materially affects rentability with family tenants.
- City Rental Requirements: Registration, inspection, and occupancy rules are set at the municipal level. Verify current City of McPherson requirements before closing, particularly for per-room student leasing.
- No Transfer Tax: Kansas imposes no state real estate transfer tax, reducing costs on both acquisition and exit.
Useful Kansas Resources
- Kansas Residential Landlord and Tenant Act: KSA 58-2540 et seq.
- McPherson County Appraiser: parcel values and appeal process
- McPherson County District Court: forcible detainer filings
- City of McPherson: zoning, permits, and rental requirements
- Kansas Corporation Commission: oil and gas well records
| Regulation | Kansas Requirement | Typical Tenant Protective State | Investor Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpayment Notice | 3 days to pay or vacate | 14 to 30 days | Delinquency resolves quickly, limiting loss exposure |
| Eviction Timeline | Typically 3 to 6 weeks total | 2 to 6 months | A small county docket often moves faster than a metro court |
| Just Cause to Terminate | Not required | Required in many jurisdictions | Full flexibility at lease expiration |
| Rent Control | Prohibited statewide by statute | Permitted or mandated locally | Rents reset freely, and local incomes support increases |
| Furnished Deposit | 1.5 months permitted, plus 0.5 for pets | Often capped at 1 month regardless | Useful for turnaround contractor and mid-term rentals |
| Mineral Rights | Frequently severed in McPherson County | Usually conveyed with surface | Confirm in title work. Affects future development rights. |
6. Step-by-Step McPherson Investment Playbook
Define Your McPherson Strategy
McPherson supports four approaches, and the employment diversity here means each one draws on a different tenant pool.
Industrial Workforce Rental
Buy modest homes and duplexes serving refinery and manufacturing employment. The highest yields in the city, backed by tenants earning genuine industrial wages rather than service wages.
Professional Family Rental
Buy in the northwest and west and market to the technical and professional households that industrial employment produces here. Lower yields, longest tenancies, minimal maintenance surprises.
College Corridor Diversification
Buy near McPherson College specifically to hold a rental whose demand does not track industrial cycles. Per bedroom leasing adds yield, and the cycle independence is the real point.
Value-Add Renovation
Buy dated central district stock and modernize. McPherson’s higher local incomes mean an updated rental commands a genuine premium here, which is not true in every Kansas small market.
Build Your McPherson Team
McPherson sits between Salina and Wichita, so you have access to both local providers and larger city firms. The genuinely local knowledge that matters here is title work and industrial adjacency.
- Local McPherson County Agent: Must know industrial zoning boundaries, which blocks rent well relative to the plants, and how McPherson College leasing works locally.
- Title Company with Oil Field Experience: McPherson County has a century of drilling history. Severed minerals, legacy wells, and pipeline easements are routine here and need someone who handles them regularly.
- Independent Insurance Agent: Central Kansas hail exposure makes carrier selection matter. Premium spread on identical properties is often 30 percent or more.
- General Contractor: McPherson’s stock is more manageable than Atchison’s, but the central district still has genuinely old housing. Confirm relevant experience.
- Property Manager: Limited local options, supplemented by Salina and Wichita firms. Confirm current McPherson door count rather than assuming coverage.
- Kansas Real Estate Attorney: For entity formation, lease review under KSA 58-2540, and McPherson County eviction filings.
Expert Tip: Ask your agent which employer a given block’s tenants typically work for. In McPherson that is a meaningful question, because a house that draws refinery workers, one that draws pipe plant workers, and one that draws college staff have genuinely different demand profiles. A good local agent will answer immediately.
McPherson-Specific Due Diligence
Standard inspection items plus these McPherson critical checks:
Physical Due Diligence
- Assess distance and orientation relative to the industrial corridor. Visit at different times of day.
- Roof age, material, and hail history before you request an insurance quote
- Foundation evaluation for expansive clay soil movement
- Electrical service size and type on pre-1950 properties
- Sewer lateral scope on pre-1970 homes
- Plumbing supply material in the central district, where galvanized lines are common
- Basement access or storm shelter. Family tenants ask about this first in central Kansas.
Financial and Regulatory Due Diligence
- Pull the actual parcel tax bill from the McPherson County Appraiser
- Confirm mineral rights status and check for legacy wells or pipeline easements
- Verify zoning of adjacent parcels, not just your own
- Obtain a binding insurance quote, not an estimate, during your inspection period
- Verify current City of McPherson rental registration or inspection requirements
- Confirm occupancy limits if you plan per-room student leasing near the college
- Pull permit history for additions, basement finishes, and unit conversions
Competing in McPherson’s Market
McPherson’s combination of high local incomes and tight rental supply means good inventory moves quickly. This is a market where being prepared matters more than being clever.
- Have financing arranged before you look: Well located McPherson rentals do not sit. Pre underwritten financing, not just pre approval, is what lets you act.
- Owner occupants are your competition: With local incomes this strong relative to housing costs, homeownership is genuinely achievable here, which means you compete with buyers who will pay more than an investor should.
- Target tired landlords: McPherson has long-term local owners with small portfolios reaching retirement. Direct outreach to multi-parcel owners of record is productive.
- Work the surrounding towns: Moundridge, Inman, Canton, and Galva have almost no investor competition. Yields are higher and liquidity thinner.
- Use local financing for speed: McPherson County community banks close faster than national lenders and understand oil field title issues.
- Buy in winter: Listing activity drops sharply November through February, and sellers who list then generally need to sell.
Property Management in McPherson
Kansas gives landlords substantial legal latitude. The operational advantage in McPherson is tenant quality: industrial employment produces households with real income stability, and managing to keep them is where returns are made.
Tenant Screening Protocol
McPherson’s tenant pool divides into four groups, and each is worth targeting deliberately:
- Refinery employees, strong incomes, long careers, the most stable tenants in the market
- Manufacturing employees at the pipe and building products operations, similar profile
- McPherson College students, faculty, and staff, demand independent of industrial cycles
- County, school district, and healthcare employment, recession resistant and steady
- Screen for income at three times monthly rent, verified through pay stubs or employer contact
- For student tenants, require a parent or guardian guarantor as standard practice
- Apply written criteria consistently to every applicant to satisfy federal fair housing obligations
- Take the full permitted deposit including the additional half month for pets
Typical McPherson County Management Fees
- Single-family management: 9-12% of monthly rent
- Multi-family management: 8-10% of monthly rent
- Student per-room management: 12-15%, reflecting added complexity
- Leasing fee: 50-100% of one month’s rent
- Minimum monthly fee: Common in small markets, often $85-$125
7. Financing Options for McPherson
| Loan Type | Down Payment | Rate Premium | Best For | McPherson Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local Community Bank | 20-25% | +0.5-1.25% | Most McPherson investors | Usually best. They understand oil field title and close quickly. |
| Conventional Investment | 25% | +0.5-0.75% | Documented income, good credit | Works well. McPherson prices mostly clear typical loan minimums. |
| DSCR Loan | 20-25% | +1-2% | Investors avoiding income documentation | Workable at McPherson yields, particularly on duplexes and south side |
| House Hacking (FHA) | 3.5% | Standard + MIP | Owner occupying one unit of a 2-4 unit property | Viable, though duplex inventory is scarce and moves fast |
| USDA Rural Development | 0% | Standard + fee | Owner occupants in eligible areas | Check by address. Surrounding McPherson County towns often qualify. |
| Cash | 100% | N/A | Competitive offers on tight inventory | Genuinely useful here given how fast good rentals move |
| Renovation Loan (203k / HomeStyle) | 3.5-25% | +0.5-1.5% | Central district value-add | Useful on older central stock needing system work |
McPherson Financing Reality: McPherson is one of the more straightforward Kansas small markets to finance. Prices mostly sit above the loan minimums that exclude inventory in Ottawa or Atchison, the housing stock generally meets lender condition standards, and both local community banks and larger Salina and Wichita lenders will write here. The two things worth handling in advance are oil field title issues, which a local title company resolves routinely but a national underwriter may not, and speed. Good McPherson rentals move quickly, so have financing pre underwritten rather than merely pre approved before you start looking.
8. Frequently Asked Questions
Knowledge Quiz: McPherson Real Estate Investment
Open Quiz
5 quick questions on what you just learned about McPherson investing
1) What does the guide identify as McPherson’s primary structural advantage?
Answer: B
McPherson has a refinery, pipe manufacturing, building products manufacturing, a private college, county government, a school district, and healthcare, in a city of 13,000. Those sectors follow independent cycles: refining tracks crack spreads, pipe tracks infrastructure investment, building products track housing starts. A downturn in one rarely coincides with downturns in the others.
2) Why does the guide emphasize rent as a share of local household income?
Answer: D
McPherson’s industrial wage base produces median household income of roughly $62,000 to $68,000 against rents similar to lower income Kansas markets. That headroom means better collection reliability, genuine rent growth capacity at renewal, and lower turnover. Over a ten year hold, the ability to raise rent annually without losing tenants is worth more than a point of going in cap rate.
3) How long is the Kansas notice period for nonpayment of rent?
Answer: A
Kansas requires only a three day notice to pay or vacate under KSA 58-2564. Worth noting that eviction rates in McPherson tend to run lower than comparable Kansas markets, which follows directly from tenants having income headroom relative to rent.
4) Why does the guide flag mineral rights as a due diligence item in McPherson?
Answer: C
A century of drilling leaves severed mineral estates, legacy wells, and old pipeline easements in the title record. This rarely affects a residential rental’s daily operation, but it affects title clarity, future development rights, and your ability to convey clean title at sale. Use a title company that handles oil field title routinely.
5) How does the guide characterize McPherson relative to higher yielding Kansas markets?
Answer: B
McPherson cap rates sit below markets like Coffeyville, Liberal, or Independence, and that is the price of employment diversity and income headroom. The guide frames it as doing the job in a Kansas portfolio that a Johnson County property does in a metro portfolio: the stable base that lets you take more risk elsewhere. Many central Kansas investors pair McPherson holdings with higher yield positions further west or south.
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McPherson will not give you the highest cap rate in Kansas, and any guide that implies otherwise is not being straight with you. What it gives you is a refinery, a pipe plant, a building products manufacturer, a college, and a county seat, all in one town of 13,000, running on cycles that do not move together. Add industrial wages that leave tenants real headroom above their rent, and you get a market with low vacancy, low eviction risk, and genuine capacity to raise rent over a hold period. That is a core holding, and in a Kansas portfolio it is the position that lets you take more risk somewhere else.
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