Section 8- getting tenants?

[Shalom Benton]

We just decided to list a property with section 8… Our Housing Authority has a website that links us to something called go section 8…

But I wanted to ask you what is the best way to get section 8 tenants?

There’s a part of me that feels like placing a sign at the property is the best way, but I’m not sure…

Also...

Do most of your tenants cover all of the rent with section 8?

[Jennifer Donley]

I'm a Section 8 landlord in St. Louis, it's the only thing I do.  

I post my properties to gosection8.com only and we get a TON of interest from there. For instance, the last property I put out was a 3/1.5 and I had 70 showings and 9 applications in 7 days. 

A few tips for advertising on there:

1. I pay for the subscription but if I only had a couple properties, I might not. Or at least I would test it out for a week or so to see if I get enough interest without paying for the membership.
2. I put as the first line of the listing: Section 8 only accepted for this ....
3. If you do pay for the membership, GoSection8 will syndicate to other sites, including Zillow. 
4. I get professional photos done (costs me $80) and use the best interior photo I have as the thumbnail/first pic.  You would be amazed at how much better it makes your property look than 99% of the other properties advertised.
5. With the subscription, you can "boost" your listing daily to put it at the top of the listings and I do this.
6. I use GoSection.com in tandem with self showing through ShowMojo and it works great.  Once I put the property out for lease, the showing through applications is completely automated.  
7. Good luck!