The money you save on rent will be a major financial boost and you will start reaping all the rewards of long term property ownership you mentioned such as appreciation, loan paydown through payments, tax deductions etc. 

You are reading the data correctly but are being influenced by exterior factors.That's pretty much the crux of it.

K usually denotes RRR (required rate of return), while the capitalization rate equals (K-g), where g is the expected growth in income or the increase in capital appreciation.It is important to focus on mortgage rates because they have a direct influence on real estate prices.

You don't own a lot of properties but what I found that seems to have the most influence is nice floors and fresh paint.

Build your team of influencers and that goes from contractors to investors that may have done these special financing deals.

Biggerpockets has been a huge influence on the decisions I've made as a new investor.

In some states or jurisdictions, there are laws that require disclosure of deaths on a property, while in others, such disclosures may not be mandatory.The effect on property value can be influenced by stigma, superstitions, or cultural beliefs surrounding death.

Each person is going to have a different opinion and your specific situation will likely influence what the best path is for you.

Ultimately it will boost your occupancy which will impact your occupancy rate and your cash flow.

To boost monthly cash flow, you can explore opportunities to reduce operating expenses below 50%, boost rent (note that the model assumes rent will stay constant which is probably too conservative), lower your leverage, or obtain more favorable financing terms.