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Marcos De la Cruz Anyone have experience with Section 8?
19 February 2025 | 32 replies
Some general pros v cons - I'm sure other people will provide other insights as wellPros: -Above market rents- Monthly rent payment on time that you don't have to worry about or chase anyone down for (if full pay)- No shortage of tenants depending on your standards - Tenants are incentivized to not trash/destroy the unit, otherwise they'll lose their voucher (Yearly inspections made by local S8 inspectors to keep everyone honest- Rental payouts are normally adjusted 1-2 times a year to keep up with market rentsCons:- May take a little while to get onboarded - dealing with local govt can always take longer than expected   - Generally won't have a super high credit score (to be expected given it's the govt paying for rent)- Each unit will need to be inspected and meet a certain living standard in order to be approved for fundingYou'll want to make sure you work with a property manager who has extensive experience in working with S8. 
Andrew Thomas 19-Year-Old Real Estate Agent in Rochester, NY, Looking to Start Investing.
11 February 2025 | 29 replies
Im in college so I meet new people everyday and that alone is a huge resource.
Walter Pineda Your Property Management suggestion for Memphis, TN Please.
19 February 2025 | 13 replies
I went back to Memphis last year for the first time in six years to find all is as advertised with very minor exceptions.We have picture inspections done every four months, cost $75, because I'm a trust but verify guy.Good people, good service.   
Dayana García Where to invest using BRRRR Strategy
10 February 2025 | 20 replies
It is my view it has the exact opposite correlation that most people think. 
Kwanza P. Hot Tubs in Your STR
6 February 2025 | 7 replies
What do people think about hot tubs in your STR ?
Robel Nessro Want too get into CRE investing
8 February 2025 | 2 replies
Depending on the type of commercial you want to get into my suggestion is to go work for a company that does commercial real estate as learning from people who do it and getting paid at the same time is not a bad strategy 
Will Mejia Paid off Rental Property!
17 February 2025 | 21 replies
But wanted to ask here what other people have done or if you have any ideas.
Rob Anteau How Can I Improve My Welcome Basket Guests?
6 February 2025 | 18 replies
For example, we have an artisan chocolatier in a town of 350 people.
Tyler Garza Shoot Down My Beginner Strategy
10 February 2025 | 62 replies
I think people can definitely get rich quick.
Amber G. How to replace cash flow
3 March 2025 | 11 replies
I mostly do small partnerships with people and am the operator, but I have a team and have not taken a tenant phone call for 20 years.