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. 

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.

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.

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

Surprisingly only one had a dishwasher.  

I would consider working with someone that is convenient for you instead of being bound by the area where your first deal is going to be.  

Still, I'm surprised that an agent couldn't do that over the past 150+ days and you were able to do it so quickly. 

I prefer condo/townhome vs house due to convenience of self managing but still less hands on.