Jerryll's team is very responsive and extremely helpful.

While Section 8 appears to promise "guaranteed" income, the reality is quite different.Section 8 typically covers about 80% of the rent with tenants responsible for the remaining 20%.

Make sure whoever you put in there is financially responsible and I'd do a 6 month or month to month explaining in summer rates will increase.Keep us posted. 

The biggest advantage of using someone local to where you're buying is that they will understand taxes, insurance, and similar items very well when it comes to DTI/DSCR calculations and payment quotes, and they will likely have a local network of service providers for ancillary services (survey, inspections, etc).

While you present a very interesting response (not accurate of course, but interesting)I'm not aware of a case where the judge dismissed the case because the defendant stated "I didn't know it was illegal"This is no longer for you.

Syndications are great if you want to own real estate and enjoy the appreciation while sharing the risk and responsibilities with others.

@Marie Copul from responses I've read my thoughts are going to be the contrarian.... 

I suspect it isn't just that they are responsible people, they probably don't want the good credit score to be ruined by non-payment/late rent.

Assess Your Goals and Current Structure: Beyond replacing your handyman team, it’s important to evaluate your portfolio’s current management framework and clarify your long-term objectives.How are responsibilities currently divided among you and any co-owners or family members?

I truly appreciate you taking the time for this generous response!