I am dealing with four properties with them as I have financial power of attorney for my ill father, who owns them (so this is all quite new to me).

I'm looking to learn, network and grow financially and mentally and branch out to to other areas of real estate, and look forward to soak up everything I can.Cheers,Doug  

We just cleared our school loan debt and are working towards the ultimate goal of Financial Independence.

I have a financial adviser but he's a stocks/bonds/etc. person, and I don't want to increase my holdings in that area of finance any further, so I don't really know what kind of person to look for, for advice of this nature.

My main goal in real estate is to obtain consistent cash flow in order to have financial freedom through long term rental properties.

However, my goal is long term hold, use profits to pay all expenses and pay off loan with said profits within 12  years so that I can produce exceptional cash flow to allow me to become financial independent within 12-15 years.  

As you probably already know, a cease and desist on a multi unit could be a financial disaster for a landlord.

My financial situation is pretty unusual.

Save yourself the headache as @Caleb Heimsoth points out.Your biggest issue is going to be: All other debt can be discharged or negotiated down in case of financial distress, student loan debt can't. 

If your monthly cost to buy is cheaper than what your cost is to rent and your financially stable then this could be a winner.Good luck