Then, 87% of the economy was from oil; now, it's still a strong 50%, but there are other industries supporting Houston's robust economy, like the port, strong medical complex, tech, and other supporting industries, which will actually benefit from the drop in oil prices.Some are predicting the economy to slow from a 5% growth rate to between 2-3% (http://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/news/lower-oil-prices-may-cut-texas-economic-growth-by-half-in-2015/).

I enjoyed the work and have definitely made a difference in people's lives in the medical industry.

You might already have large medical expenses to itemize so this argument would then be moot.

It is basically a traditional IRA which also has an allowance to pull for medical bills without the early withdrawal penalty of 10%.I am lucky in that my wife gets full medical benefits for our family from here employer so this is not an issue for me.

Traveling medical professional rental is very good.

Its a protected class here due to it being classified as a medical condition.

In debt due to medical school, which we promptly paid off with a real paycheck coming in. 

In instances of an emergency right away like water is flooding the apartment, fire, medical emergency a landlord generally has a right to enter the property.

Short-term medical students or working professionals needing one month only is another ideal tenant I've had and hope for.

They are struggling to pay due to medical issues I am told.