For my calculations I take 15% of my potential gross income (PGI).

One of the reasons for this is the ability to generate passive income.

I just want the extra monthly income and in 20 years be able to see how much equity I acquired and continue to invest as time goes.

Diversity the way your income is taxed. 

So YOUR investment of $200,000 is now worth $1 million after 15 years, AND you own an income producing property that is completely paid for!  

Section 8 is a government program that allows you to rent properties to lower-income residents in the Section 8 program. 

I had to put myself under Electrical once they notified me of no longer being in business.Because of that, and because it took a year to get a response from them, I have had my house sitting vacant, not generating income, and I want to sell it to buy something closer to my house.

Keeping the house WITHOUT a mortgage is $10K more in income per year.2.

Reducing vacancies will be very important in a competitive market.

If you're a doctor, chances are you're already an accredited investor based on your income, rather than your net worth when you're starting out.