Because investing in NY real estate is a whole different game with taxes, regulations, and all that fun stuff.

Concern: LA’s landlord laws, headaches from self managing, a good deal may still have tenants occupying it, if I ever leave it's an alligator so it costs more than the income it makes3️⃣ Out-of-State Rental – Get skin in the game sooner by buying a cash-flowing property elsewhere.

If you have an Aldi near you it was a game changer for us. 

Doing STR is a completely different game.

Its usually the tenants who live in the lowest tier housing that are most prone to play games and take advantage. 

One small point of criticism; we were there in the winter and in the evening a lot to play a game or watch TV.

She is only upset as she is trying to game the system and you may have ruined it for her with this place.

You are ahead of the game. 

I'm thinking about investing into section 8  housing in STL and I'm new to this game.

This gets you in the game with minimal upfront costs.Covering the Smaller Costs (Inspections, Appraisals, Earnest Money, etc.)Even when using other people’s money, you’ll need some cash for earnest money deposits, inspections, and carrying costs.