It was high rent, low entry point area but within 6 months I dealt with an eviction and electrical issues.

Keeps costs low and guests satisfied!

An emergency fund needs to be liquid, and immediately available to you in addition to being low risk and protecting principle. 

I want to eventually find my forever home and create a bigger real estate profile.

Also, for low value properties, most lenders wont take the risk. 

Low probability but high risk.

The program was created to give low-income tenants an alternative to living in federal project housing.S8 sets their rental rates to the LOW-END of market averages, if not slightly below.

During the 2008 financial crash, low paid, low skilled workers were laid off in droves.

Thank you for taking the time to do a deep dive. 2% home appreciation was also a fairly low estimate, it looks like in that area it is actually around 5-6%.

A property could be cheap but be located in a low performing market.