1. I can talk about Central AR which is where i invest, in the last couple of years we had a lot of rain and some flooding, we do get Hail storms but nit as often at Texas.
2. In regard to the property Taxes, you need to talk to the Tax assessor in your county. from my experience there is a 10% Cap on increase per year.
3. insurance: depends on the location of the property, and the size of your portfolio. I see rates between $350-$650 per door.