A great start is by reading Brandon Turner's book on Investing With Low or No Money Down.The lady who sold us our first property wanted an income stream and not a lump sum so she could continue to receive her medical benefits.

I believe it is illegal to turn away or deny people with "Service Animals" or "Companion Pets" for medical reasons.  

@Scott Kocian hey guys, bumping this thread for insight..I've been researching victoria for a minute now and it seems like a pretty decent tertiary market for rentals.ive also been speaking with VHA employee who said even sec 8 rents are high there--thoughts?

This does not take into account areas such as Bakersfield, and other secondary or tertiary markets around the state.  

If you have a local VA Medical Center near where you live contact them regarding whether they participate in the "HUD VASH program".  

5.8 cap is OVERPRICED for medical tenants NNN.

With people living longer, we have to consider medical costs, life insurance, long term care, taxes, etc.  

I have zero real estate experience. 20 years in the medical profession.

My second best advice is to ask the prospective tenant who is giving you problems to provide proof from a medical professional stating his disability as well as proof or documentation that his dog has been appropriately trained to the standards that the ADA requires to be considered a service animal.

Plus, Our contractor was also in a major auto accident (not his fault), attacked by a dog (requiring skin grafts to close it up), had a grandmother in ICU, and had a young daughter who required specialized medical care out of town - all during our rehab project.