@Sheena R Roth in Florida it doesn’t take years to get on section 8 it takes an inspection of the property. It also takes a means test to see what the tenant can afford. It took us about a month in all. It may take 2 if the property needs repairs and you wouldn’t want granny or anyone else to live in a sub par dwelling. Have you seen the sweet old ladies financials? There are organizations out there that are advocates for old people. They look in on them, get them on all the benefits they’re entitled to, fill out forms, get meals on wheels, food stamps, I think they even drive them to Dr’s appointments. It does help if they have relatives around them so they can do all the form filling to get the advocate. You know we’re all going to get old and even here there are things in place that will help the aged poor out, social security/charities/local government You’ve just got to find them for granny or wash your hands of the situation and let someone else deal with it. I’d make that decision before you buy it.
