People can't afford to buy so they continue renting (and stay longer!).

Stay curious, keep learning, and you’ll build momentum in no time.

Mid-term rentals is also a strategy worth exploring, a good book to read on that is "30 day stay" by Zeona McIntyre & Sarah Weaver.  

Transitioning into real estate investing is exciting, and your healthcare background and discipline will serve you well.

He’s also interested in staying in the home if possible and deduct the rent from the balance he owes.

Organizational Delays: Section 8 offices are often overworked and understaffed, leading to slow processing times for new tenants, delayed rent increase approvals, and poor responsiveness.Benefits of Section 8:1.Long-Term Tenants: When you get a good tenant, they usually stay for a long time because of the tedious process required to qualify for Section 8 housing.2.Consistent Income: If Section 8 covers most or all of the rent, you typically receive reliable monthly payments, reducing the risk of non-payment (as long as there isn’t a large tenant portion).3.Lower Barrier to Entry: Because properties in these areas are often more affordable, it’s a good way for new investors to break into real estate without needing a large amount of capital.Overall, I’ve seen the good and the bad of this strategy.

Once the concrete absorbs the cooler temperature, it stays very comfortable. 

I will definitely keep myself on here to stay updated and will definitely be interested in coming to the next one!

The risk increases the further you go from home, so I'd just stay home if I were you.

@Matt Weddon - make sure all reasoning & communication around the rejection stays clear of all federal AND state protected classes under Fair Housing.