We have people living in our units who have leasehold rights and power from possession, so its not the same thing as paying the mechanic. 

@Eric Jacobs Thank you Eric, although I'm still a newbie and only have 2 properties I can see the power of cash flow.

But once you get above a certain size, you should definitely start looking into these more powerful software solutions. 

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I know Guardian Power and Water is one company.

This would significantly increase purchasing power to buy more properties post grad faster, and could use cash flow to pay student loans.

Ok folks I have been a independent investigator for 20 years now. One thing that holds true is that about 95% of the time what people are selling you in order for you to make more money doesn't work in the real world....

Since you will (presumably) have better tendencies (research and commitment to making RE your passive income to financial independence) and resources (good PM, contractors, LLC,  personal experiences from numerous properties) what you see as a full blown business now, will transition into that passive income state allowing you more time and freedom that you are looking for. 

I charge $475 pm plus $75 each for all the utilities (power, gas, water, cable TV, internet).

Hello, Iv'e been wondering about freedom soft as well.