Sec 8 / Veterans Outreach

[Ryan M.]

What are people's opinions of section 8 renters?  How about Veteran's outreach?

Pro's Con's?  How has working with the offices been?

I've been told that you can call the local offices if one of your tenants is being a pain and they can give the problem tenants a courtesy call to scare them straight a bit.  Thoughts?

[David S.]

I only have experience with one Section 8 tenant and have only been dealing with her for 4 months so far. Overall she's been fine - she's older and doesn't speak English so well - there's only been a few minor issues here and there, but luckily I've been in contact with her daughter who often helps problem-solve when the housing authority won't. So again - relationship building has been key for me. 

I know other landlords who love having Section 8 tenants due to the reliability of payments. I'm sure there are plenty of horror stories too. As most things in life, I think it's combination of luck, your skill with navigating the system, and your ability to build positive relationships.