Is the doctor about to retire or is it part of a much bigger practice?

You may find a group of doctors to turn the place into an out patient medical facility as well.Another use is to lease to a parent non-profit that in turn sub-lets to other non profits, you'll find that many organizations work together and for a client to qualify for benefits and services, there is an application process.

He provided me a generic form from his doctor that says after an appt with tenant he feels his current dog would qualify as a support animal. 

Selecting the right combination of mentor and motivator might be what the doctor ordered.

Since I thought I was going to be moving to this new area I did get a new doctor (local to the area) whom I have seen a number of times.

Was planning to do the same for my sister but her condition was worse than her doctors thought.

Since you're a doctor, you might prefer dealing with A and B class properties even though the numbers aren't as good on paper simply because they might be something you'll stay interested in and have more pride of ownership in.

If hurt moving in or out they will be advised by their associate/doctors that landlords cover these types of injuries on their premises willy nilly and advise them to claim expenses against them.

Also you should get a contract before the following:1) A wedding gift: They are required to send a thank you note and a Christmas card2) Nephews Birthday present: Should be required to call with a "thank you"and dog sit on a future weekend3) Mother asking you to come over for Dinner: She shall be required to sign a contract that she will be making the "Coconut Pineapple upside down cake"4) Elderly neighbor shoveling snow and you help: Should be required to sign a contract that they will wave every time you pass and inform everyone walking a dog that you are a "standup guy"5) Wife makes dinner: Should have you sign a contract that you will be doing dishes every time she cooks.6) A contract should be written stating who is tracking and paying mileage out of their paycheck for doctor visits as well as if she needs to help your parents, siblings, childhood friend and expected compensation.

That buyer at 1 million versus a doctor needing help worth 4 million buying a 3 to 4 million dollar property putting 25 to 35% down.