This is huge as the cost of debt decreases, SFR Portfolio values are going to POP.

You can get those issues anywhere but where I invest those issues increase as the rent decreases.

I heard the newest key indicators are super markets, public transportation, co-working spaces in the area, decrease in crime.

Chicago is adding 7,800 units despite a shrinking population and rents decreasing 19 percent.http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2017-08-05/time-its-...

The only real way to increase your cash flow would be to purchase at a lower value, which would decrease your mortgage payment.

This is an interesting opportunity, thanks again for the tip.I am leaning towards using after-tax dollars for my first deal, to decrease complexity and ensure that I get started soon.

I have provided them with better customer service by providing them a way to decrease their monthly expenses, and I have created an additional passive income stream for the business that pays me back a percentage monthly.  

Talk to a bank and see if you can't look into refinancing with a low interest rate loan and decrease your equity share that way you can use the funds to purchase something else and not get hit with a capital gains tax or go through with a 1031. 

You will learn property ownership and property management, you will have a decreased cost of housing (possibly free), and you will have an investment after medical school that you can either keep / rent or sell.  

My only $0.02 (aside from improving your tenant screening process, perhaps hiring a professional property manager to decrease potential headaches, etc.) is to NEVER ACCEPT PARTIAL RENT.