Now that I'm crunching the numbers, I don't know if I made a huge mistake buying these properties with debt, as it looks like the cash flow will not be that high, and the area has already appreciated so much that I wonder if it will continue to appreciate.

If the problem is isolated to one fixture (sink, shower or toilet), it could be a local issue that could be fixed local to the fixture, but that is likely a short term fix as the other fixtures will continue to have low pressure as corrosion and scale build up.

I would suggest that you continue to search for information in the BP forums and also listen to their podcasts.

Factor in their costs of business: license fees, continuing ed, MLS and Board of Realtors dues, and E&O insurance.

It's a grocery store and walmarts not far so idk how it stay in business.I'm really leaning on continuing to save money and wait 

Pros and cons - pro: that area is growing and values should continue to increase.

I hope what you mentioned is true regarding some not studying the area before buying, because I know how much I do and will continue to.

Likewise, you can continue doing that as long as you’re willing to move around.

I work full time in the technology area and plan to continue to as I love what I do. 

If you want to be a tenant and get all the rights of a tenant, just contact the landlord, explain the situation and ask to apply or at least sublease while your BF is away... unless you don't qualify, I'm sure he/she would be perfectly fine just continuing it with you vs. having a vacancy.