I’ve been reading extensively on strategies to minimize tenant vacancies through smart investments, and I’ve come to realize that many other factors play a crucial role when managing rental properties.

Wouldn't the equity I have play a factor in this?

If someone can get the SEC or another financial division to take notice then that could change the playing field dramatically. 

It's still important for each individual to test the software platforms to see which one they prefer.

Check out Meetup.com or local Facebook groups to find like-minded individuals, you never know who you'll meet, or who they'll connect you to!

Can we hear from individuals who have experienced sustained success buying section 8 rentals while relying on entirely 3rd party service providers? 

I would love to connect with more individuals and discuss Real Estate!

Alternatively they can purchase a portfolio of occupied homes at a discounted price because the seller of the portfolio in most instances first tried their hand at selling the homes individually to the owner occupant and after experiencing 13-15% in disposition fees and expenses realized its not worth the effort and better to package the assets and sell discounted to another investor.Keep in mind, most of these SFH's are in stagnant markets meaning limited appreciation and if you ever took the time to look at an amortization schedule  there's no meaningful principal paydown for many years.

We are under contract on another right now, but it's an appreciation play.

But you would have to calculate the individual debt services to see if the debt is cheaper or more expensive.