There were some great places like a nice 4/3 on a corner lot, overlooking some preserve land.

Myth: You never have to worry about getting your rent when you have section 8 tenants.Reality: rent payments can get suspended if the unit fails annual inspection, even if the items that caused it to fail are the tenants fault.Reality: the tenant portion of the rent is never guaranteed.Reality: if a tenant wants to leverage you for an upgrade, like a new stove or a new refrigerator, they can cause housing payments to get suspended by filing a complaint with their caseworker.

Quote from @Anna Doumkina: My boyfriend and I are looking to purchase 5-10 properties in the next 12 months that will be then rented to Section 8 tenants. 

Feel free to jump in the short-term rental forum section with any questions we can help with, you got this!

You can check the Freddie guidelines here:  https://guide.freddiemac.com/app/guide/section/4201.15 

Anyone else facing similar issue in South loop. seriously considering getting section 8 inspection scheduled. any pointers, suggestions.

Section 1031 has many requirements, 45 day identification period, and a 180 day settlement period (including the 45 days). 

One is Business & Professions Code section 7159.2's requirement that lenders pay only by joint check. 

Here's an additional section you can add to this:Utilize Flexible Financing Options: Rising costs can strain cash flow, so securing flexible financing is key.

Section 8 rent in Augusta for a 1 br. is up to $880.