When it comes to renting to Section 8 (S8) tenants, there are definitely pros and cons to consider:Pros of S8 Tenants:Guaranteed Rent: The government will pay a portion (sometimes all) of the rent, so you'll have consistent cash flow.High Demand: There's often a waiting list for S8 housing, meaning less vacancy time.Cons:Property Inspections: Your property will need to pass regular inspections, and repairs/maintenance must meet specific standards.Tenant Screening: Just like with non-S8 tenants, tenant quality can vary, so thorough screening is still essential.As for the down payment, yes, most lenders will require 15-25% down for investment properties.

From my research, it seems like a good ARV is 60 - 80k depending on the size and quality of repairs.Shreveport in general is a steady community.

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Consequently, when you get a DPA loan sponsored by the state, you look for expertise, care, and quality from the lender because there is no significant difference in price.

Any other suggestions for analyzing the quality of the offering and the group making the offering?

. $350k might be tough to find a quality and viable house-hack.

First, invest in high-quality photos specifically tailored for STRs.

Landlords who maintain their rentals attract higher-quality renters who pay more and stay longer.

Some loved it -others found that it had bad air quality as it’s a huge city. 

Furthermore if agents were paid on a fixed hourly scale then the thing driving that rate would be the quality of the product they produced.