Thanks @Charlie MacPherson I noticed how my previous filter started to gradually show fewer properties as months went by.Just to add some color for new investors: breaking even while occupying a property is a good house-hacking target goal.

For now I just want to purchase a property or 2 and gradually move on up and buy multiple at a time.

This is to say that it will start aggressively but it will gradually pare down its initial investments and replace them with more stable ones. 

We do have pockets that are not appreciating, but gentrification is gradually pushing into those areas.

My income increased gradually over the years, and this year will also show some increase (not dramatically).

My income increased gradually over the years, and this year will also show some increase (not dramatically).

Would you raise rents as soon as possible or do it gradually as reserves build up? 

As a passive LP investor, it's generally not advisable to pursue this route since think about it... when the syndication deal exits in three to five years you will be in the same situation.Personally, I sold seven of my rental properties in 2017 and gradually divested the rest over the following years.

Other cost increases:  Inflation effects all things and that means your costs will gradually rise every hear.  

I will focus my attention on gradually raising the rent for my existing tenants.