Ultimately though, it will depend on the lender and the availability of funds (assistance) available for the demographic area that you are purchasing in.Do you have a property that you are looking at?

Oversimplifying it just a bit, the investor profits from:- a non-refundable option paid by the tenant-buyer which gives them the right to purchase the property within their option period- the spread between the rent paid by the investor to the property owner and the rent paid to the investor by the tenant-buyer over the life of the option- the spread between the price ultimately paid by the investor when they exercise their option with the owner and the price ultimately paid by the tenant-buyer when they exercise their option with the investorClear as mud?

Often they like to ultimately buy their properties and will pay over market value so they don’t have to uproot the established program to stay in the home they’ve been renting.

A single family could ultimately be a lower price point for you but depending on how much money you have available to spend on the purchase and any repairs/maintenance, either one could work.Have you found any SF or duplexes that catch your eye or know how much money you have to spend?

A good PM partner that knows the area well will ultimately help set you and your investment up for success.

I thought this was a bit steep compared to other developments I had seen, and so I volunteered to be on the board of directors and ultimately ended up president. 

@Michael Daniel Ultimately, it's all about confirming what the housing authority pays.

However, your lending choice will ultimately determine the best route, as rehab costs may consume a portion of your $50,000 investment budget.

In terms of other factors, I'm not sure there's a lot because I did have some people express interest in filling out an application before, and I actually got really close with one potential tenant, but it was because of the alcohol policy that he ultimately decided to back out.

Ultimately I'd ask your CPA.