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Ron Steele
  • Birmingham, AL
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Future of Section 8

Ron Steele
  • Birmingham, AL
Posted

Hello

I own a few rental properties in B and C class neighborhoods. I've purchased the properties at low price points so they have minimal debt service. My dilemma is that a good number of them are section 8 rentals. Most section 8 pays a portion of rent and the tenant the other portion.

I'm concerned with what is the future of section 8? If the U.S. decides to cut its budget and eliminate these programs I would be exposed a bit, but I'm priced well enough to where I could significantly reduce rents and still stabilize property for minimal cash flow.

If U.S does keep these programs in place and increase the benefits, because more people would depend on the program then all of our taxes will continue to go up, but I would be on the receiving end of the government subsidy for providing the housing.

Please Advise?

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