First rental - Section 8?

[Jenny Pennock]

Hello everyone!  I'm buying my first property, a duplex.  Both sides are 1/1.  One side is rented at $400.  The other side was rented when I started looking at it and they've since decided to move out.  Apparently the lady leaving has an older aunt who is approved for section 8 at $475 and would like to rent this soon-to-be vacant side.  

Since this is my first property, would it be advisable to go forward with renting it to her under section 8 or not?  I don't know much about section 8.  Being forced to work with the housing authority does not sound like a fun thing to do if given the option not to.  But I also don't know what options there are since you have to treat everyone equally, correct?

Thank you for your help.