And I would have quick easy access to maintain and upkeep.

One property manager, one handyman, one set of books, one address/property to maintain, etc.

Title insurers spend much of the income they receive as premium for the cost of maintaining title plants which are used to conduct the title search and paying professionals to examine the documents found in the search to determine what requirements to make and exceptions to take for the issuance of the title commitment. 

Some factors that can affect rental rates include:Economic conditions: During economic downturns, demand for rental housing may decrease, which could lead to lower rental rates as landlords try to attract tenants.Market conditions: If there is a surplus of available rental units in a particular market, landlords may need to lower their rental rates to compete with other properties and attract tenants.Property location: Properties located in desirable areas or with desirable amenities may command higher rental rates, while properties in less desirable locations or with fewer amenities may have lower rental rates.Property condition: Well-maintained properties with modern features and finishes may be able to command higher rental rates compared to properties that are in poor condition or have outdated features.Competition from other housing options: If there are other housing options available in a particular market, such as single-family homes or apartments, this can affect the rental rates for housing units.Overall, rental rates for housing may fall for a variety of reasons, but it is difficult to predict with certainty when this may occur.

Is the low cash flow something to stomach in order to focus on starting the timer on the appreciation of this house?

The best thing to do is keep the door open and maintain the relationship.

Quote from @Rolando DeLeon: Different strokes for different folks.If the current resident maintains the home well, I show it occupied.

The building is 60 years old, very well maintained, 2 story brick construction with UG garages for 7 tenants, the rest park on the street. 

—In all criminal cases, contempt cases, and other cases filed pursuant to this chapter, if a party has sold, leased, or let real estate, the title to which was not in the party when it was offered for sale, lease, or letting, or such party has maintained an office bearing signs that real estate is for sale, lease, or rental thereat, or has advertised real estate for sale, lease, or rental, generally, or describing property, the title to which was not in such party at the time, it shall be a presumption that such party was acting or attempting to act as a real estate broker, and the burden of proof shall be upon him or her to show that he or she was not acting or attempting to act as a broker or sales associate.

When I owned property in that area, it was always full time residence, well maintained, and self managed.