I traded based on their recommendations for years...........their head trader was someone named Corey Halliday.

I do not know him, but the path he is leading you is a difficult path    Note difficult does not imply impossible; there are people who are successful with S8 housing    In my area s8 is so undesirable that they write laws trying to make it challenging to not allow S8 tenants.  

They do that many because they have a successful system that allows them to do that many. 

It really isn't investing but creating a job for yourself.Don't forget you will need between 10k and 25k for setup and furnishings if you are able to find someone who will allow arbitrage with their place. 

This approach will allow you to grow beyond your $80K and truly make strategic moves in the game of real estate.  

We don't allow any "deal-making" in the forums, which includes advertising your services or properties, looking for partners, etc.

These loans allow buyers to purchase a property “AS IS, WHERE IS”.Renovation loans are available in 30, 20- and 15-year fixed rate terms and can be used to purchase owner occupied, second home and investment properties.By time the renovations are completed, the home needs to be in move-in, live-in condition and conceptually ready to be resold without repair issues.Other Important Items to Know about “Conventional” Renovation LoansMaximum – Minimum Purchase/Upgrade Amounts:Maximum: Limited to 75% of the “after improved” valueOccupancy: Primary, Second Homes, Investment PropertiesUnits: 1-4 unit propertiesRenovation Term:The renovation term for this program is a maximum of 180 days.The Borrower(s) is responsible for the work being completed within the escrow period.

No, banks do not allow a seller held second now a days due to risk and new guide line changes. 

@Brandon Croucier That isn't correct... state laws allow you to enter the property within certain time periods, normally 24 hrs, with or without permission.

I am a fellow house hacker and think it's the best way to get into the game if your circumstances allow it!