Difficulty Finding Section 8 Tenatnts

[Cole Agnew]

I am having a difficult time finding section 8 tenants. I gave an advertisement to the local PHA and they at least claim that they distributed it to their list of voucher holders, but either they did not do so, or nobody that has seen it is interested because I have no contacts yet. I also advertised on affordablehousing.com with little success. The rent is listed a little above market value, but that is because Section 8 will pay it, that is why investors are incentivized to rent to Section 8 and go through all the extra steps. Does anyone have any advice on what I should do? Currently just losing money to a mortgage on an empty house. 

[Brad Thomas]

Hey Cole,

I manage properties in the Memphis area and specialize with Section 8 properties. I have found connecting with community outreaches, VA, and other agencies in the area that work with section 8 vouchers has allowed us to gain traction on applicants with vouchers. I have a list of emails with these organizations I send out each time I have a listing come up that is directed towards section 8 that goes out to all these contacts. More often than not I get my leads from them. The Housing Authority in Memphis also does quarterly housing fairs that we attend that allows us to advertise to vouchers and other community organizations. Make sure your listing has "We accept Section 8 vouchers"