If nobody is going to bid that high the lender simply takes the property for the minimum bid.

I am interested in investing the proceeds from my last flip into section 8 rentals in and around Detroit, Albion, Battle Creek and Jackson micigan.

Yes you need 5 people per bedroom. 1 single person short and the Sheriff will simply leave and you have to start all over again.

But because this was not an arms-length sale, the tenant could simply be notified of the change in ownership and where/who to send future rent payments.

If I were in your shoes I would simply look for a co-signer to a loan and look for a small-multi family in your home town where you can house hack.

You did the hardest thing, which is simply buying that first one.I may be biased (no, I'm definitely biased) but @Erin Spradlin is kind of what you're looking for in terms of hand-holding.

To put it simply, we want our note buyers to make money - if they do, they'll invest with us again and if we have to refund them because a note doesn't perform, they're likely to buy again knowing that their principle investment is safe.

However, it's essential to determine whether they are reputable brokers.

Like Mija noted, they cost real money and time to maintain, and I simply was not deriving enough value from either.I had no intention of GC-ing jobs for clients, which is about all it would have allowed me to do that I can't do already.  

Reach out to individuals to determine the right fit, as the best mentor should balance support with decision-making.Good luck!