Section 8 Property

[Amit Chugh]

While searching for apartments, i noticed a commercial apartment listed as Section 8 property, does it make any difference from buyer/seller perspective when it's listed as section 8 property. Same property listed water bill paid by landlord so how much does it cost to put individual meters for each property so cost can be moved to tenants?

[Travis Biziorek]

Hey Amit,

Section 8 is definitely appealing to a lot of out-of-state investors because of the perceived stability of government-backed rental payments. Knowing the rent will likely show up each month—even if the tenant has challenges—removes a lot of the uncertainty that can come with rentals.

The people listing this apartment as a “Section 8 property” are likely trying to target buyers who value that stability. There’s a strong demand from investors who specifically seek Section 8 properties for their reliability, so it can make the listing more attractive to the right audience.

That said, managing Section 8 properties isn’t completely hands-off. You’ll need to handle inspections, work with housing authorities, and make sure your tenant screening process is solid. It’s not necessarily more difficult than market-rate rentals, just different.

If you’re seriously considering this route, feel free to reach out. I’m happy to share what’s worked for me.

Best,
Travis