I don't know why it is surprising me so much that government has found another way to get more income, but it just hit me wrong.  

Familiarize yourself with prices of everything so there are no surprises when a contractor tells you it's going to be $2,000 to replace a water heater (no thank you!) 

I have learned that insurance companies really don't like this setup and I have been charged like $1,500 bucks a year in insurance for each property which is a lot considering I purchased the properties for $50K and $80K, but they way that they are acting I wouldn't be surprised if they end up not wanting to insure them at all. 

I'd be really surprised to learn that a company as big as Allstate doesn't provide an option for RV.

I hear ya @Samuel Lacroix, you'd be surprised how many want to jump in on the deep end!

Surprisingly my wife is being supportive.

I think that you will be surprised.

Viz, we handle lawn care and snow removal at all our student and senior rental units as the former cannot be relied upon to get the job done and the latter is willing to pay a little more for the convenience of not having to mow or shovel.

Your loan letter should include their average closing time and the maximum amount you qualified for.Another thing you should do before starting making offers is to have a new office location that is convenient and has a minimal distraction that will disturb your working.  

From a tax perspective, I wouldn't be surprised if your rental business "loss" money for the first ten years.