I do not flip (it is a job) and post rate increase I cannot find properties in my market (San Diego) that do not bleed cash after extracting the value. 

We actually have refinanced all our loans from when we first bought them to lower rates so over time our income increased because now we have low interest rates. 

Don't expect it to increase your cash flow, keep tenants longer, or help your home appreciate.

But i can take that money a increase it a lot in 3 or 4 month and use it.

Not only did commercial real estate assets like self-storage outperform the market during the Great Recession, they increased in value dramatically.

I know there has been some recent lower end apartment complexes in the area that have been bought and refaced which has helped change the look of the area but there is many duplex style homes scattered on Century 21st Dr along with Ivey Rd that increase foot traffic in the area.

I have searched high and low for services (Doorstead, Craigslist) but it seems no one is offering that level of service, or if they do I don't trust they can deliver considering my specific needs (experience with potential section 8 type community) in an increasingly gentrifying part of town.

Was this due to market conditions?

I am looking to increase my cash flow to support my family and wanted to learn more about real estate investing.

Slab is also a plus in my mind getting rid of any water intrusion issues that might come up with a basement.If the rents in the current condition make your numbers work, I'm not sure any of the things you mentioned are issues in my mind.