However, like someone else pointed out, great tenants can certainly come across large unexpected financial issues....like a medical bill or some other act of God that they aren't monetarily prepared for.

I also have some medical issues so I do my own landscaping - it's a form of physical therapy for me and my tenants like the new flowers that sporadically show up.  

I have been content to be a homeowner of my primary residence, and to work full-time in my W2 job (in the medical field), but I'm starting to feel like it's time to look for sources of more "passive" income for our long-term financial well-being.  

Put a small cap on medical malpractice compensation so doctors would stop ordering unnecessary procedures.

With the weather we've gotten here, I'm sure there are people that got hit with a car that wouldn't start and freezing pipes bursting at the same time...sprinkle in some medical bills and you could really be hurting.If it were a 12% interest only loan then I'd say pay it off immediately.

Just found this off the link i just posted from Children's Hospital, and her Dr said that if his breathing was any lower she would've had to take him to the ER (it was 89).Call 911 or your local emergency medical service (EMS) if your child has signs of a severe allergic reaction such as trouble breathing, tightness in the throat or chest, feeling faint, dizziness, hives, and/or nausea and vomitinghttp://healthlibrary.stlouischildrens.org/RelatedItems/90,P01901

Seller has been building houses but will be returning to Medical School in July of 2016.  

If there appears to be a good reason (divorce, medical bills, whatever you think is reasonable), I would rent to them.

Hi BP Team,I've found a deal, but I need your considerably more advanced expertise.There is a 17 unit condo development in an upcoming area near our medical university.  

Basically a community for seniors, that offers assistance with day and to day chores but doesn't require the same medical staff as a nursing home- nor does it offer the same medical services as a nursing home.