Paydex profile, building a bus. score etc. and then getting Paydex 'funding' tied to LLC at 2-10% for 6 to 18 months -- SERIOUSLY?????... 

I'm not saying to invest in El Salvador (I haven't researched it enough) but I think property rights need to be protected in two ways; from arbitrary government abuse, but also from rampant criminality. 

From experience, you definitely want electric and gas submetered as tenants will abuse a flat fee.

We manage almost 700 doors in Metro Detroit market, 92 are S8, so we are very familiar with the program.We've got some great S8 tenants, but also some not-so-great ones that abuse the program.PM us if you'd like to discuss the reality of using S8 effectively...

During this process ask them WHY they want the property (I've gotten answers such as "I just lost my job" "Im running away from an abusive Ex, etc.)3.)

Is there even a bus that goes out there?

There are several reasons but you don't want a tenant that just abuses the utilities because they don't care what it costs.

He may have a substance abuse issue but I have no proof of that and he is unemployed I believe. 

PLUS, a tenant if disgruntled can abuse the utility and purposefully run the bill up to spite you.

Rarely an issue, save for the abusive scenarios I mentioned.The fun part is education before you make any deals.