I have listened to a few of the podcasts and I have purchased some books but there is so much to digest and learn.

There is a lot to digest here, I appreciate everyone's input. 

I think I get what you are saying but I'll need some time to digest properly.

Usually the rates are a little higher (figure at least 1%, might be less) simply because it's more risk for the lender, but the rate will still be far below hard money rates and if you buy right, the property should still be able to cash flow.As far as funding so many projects at once, it's up to you, but I would say if this is all brand new to you, it might be good to take your time and "digest" the first property, handle any surprises and develop/test some systems, before you go right out and add more.Particularly with where we are in the market cycle (getting a little toppy, definitely in other areas of the country and to some extent here too), I wouldn't necessarily be in a rush to buy everything you can get your hands on as soon as possible.I think caution is warranted now, and if it were me, I would urge you to get your first property fully under your belt before you look for the next one.

@Brian EastmanThank you for the clear, easy to digest information.

Q: Other favorite educational resources - extra points for audio books since I can digest info faster!

Here are some numbers for you to digest. 

You can get great ideas too from Architectural Digest, which I take, but generally the homes featured are not the run of the mill investment properties, just a tad nicer, LOL!

Any input would be greatly appreciated and I apologize for this winded post, as you all know, there’s a ton of info out there to try and digest!!

So to make this more digestible try and find a picture from 1.5 years ago....