And thus I found my way to REI and BP.I'm still wanting to build up my emergency reserves, but I feel like there might be some good opportunities emerging soon in OKC.

Emergency action is needed NOW!!!

With that said, this isn't bad, I would do it.Build up good reserves and have a good emergency fund for yourself.

As longs as the rental properties are cash flowing every month it will cancel out the PITI, don't forget vacancies, maintenance, & emergency fund for each property. 

Detroit will emerge from this bankruptcy with less debt, better services, but will almost certainly screw over a generation of people who have made the city their home.

I will be using a property manager, but I still want to be able to visit the properties after work in case of emergencies.  

They were going to make a decision tonight, but there's been some personal emergency, so they're asking the top 5 candidates if they can wait an extra day.  

Keep in mind that with buying two you provide yourself with ability to earn more money by managing both yourself and diversifying your assets.On the other hand I am not a fan of putting all the cash you have to buy one property so only do this if you have access to emergency funds.

Keep some funds for an emergency fund.

It's usually in leases that tenants be given 24-48 hours notice for non-emergency visits, so we notify our manager to contact all tenants to make sure they give proper notice.