Mobile homes vs section 8 rentals

[Gary Dezoysa]

If anyone here has done section 8 rentals, I'd like to hear your thoughts especially around tenant management between the two property types (mobiles & section 8). 

In some places section 8 can pay quite a generous sum in rents, of course the downside is that tenant quality tends to not be so good. 

Despite that, does the appreciation potential of the stick built home make section 8 potentially more lucrative? I'd love to hear the thoughts of anyone with experience!

[Franklin Romine]

@Gary Dezoysa 1/3 of my rentals are rented to section 8.  I think it is a great program and some of my better tenants are on section 8.  To be honest the only problem tenants I have right now aren't on the programs.  The majority of the tenants in my area don't want to mess up and get kicked off, same goes for the landlord.   The inspections are a plus because there are min. standard we and the tenants needs to keep the properties.

I do not know much about mobile homes.  I think the key is if you can purchase decent homes below replacement cost and rent out for a profit after expenses you are in a good position.  I like +15% cash on cash return.

Frank