It would not surprise me if there was a direct correlation between high property taxes and highly enforced housing bureaucracy. 

I'm (still) surprised that there are folks out there that think that the price for becoming rich is a weekend course and a couple of bandit signs.

In Flyover country we are less - -- surprisingly in Wichita in my opinion medical labor costs less than Topeka, Lawrence or Kansas City. 

Surprisingly only one had a dishwasher.  

The Book on Rental Property Investing by @Brandon TurnerIt's no surprise that Brandon Turner has two books on my list.

I'm a bit surprised at how many people seem to be passing judgment on the person because he asked the question.

Through friend that know that I am in the rental business, negotiation focused on making sure that there are no surprises, like large outstanding bills, lawsuit, legal problem, due to foreclosed condition.

It can come as a surprise the kind of paperwork necessary to do any work on the property.

Our regulations state the landlord must only make a effort to contact ahead and that tenant has no right to refuse entry.The judge will decide but do not be surprised if your case gets dismissed depending on past cases.

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.