They should pay just like someone on a regular lease pays - cash or equivalent into your bank account. 

if so you will need multiple properties - don't believe all you hear about the cash flow in Detroit. 

If he's a good guy, he'll tell you if it's worth considering or not!

The law does NOT apply to landlords:With less then 5 rental unitsThat live in one unit of a duplex and rent out the other unitThat rent out rooms in the home they occupySo, landlords can no longer state in their rental ads, "Section 8 not accepted".The reverse is also true, "Section 8 only", cannot be used.We've always recommended screening S8 tenants the same way as cash-paying tenants.Landlords waiving application fees and/or security deposits only for S8 prospects may also be violating Fair Housing.

Low down payment AND it cash flows also AND buyer has title.Maybe I am asking too much, but I don't think so.Perhaps you just market to homeowners.

I also kept my first home and it is paid off now and worth approximately $150k, with current renters. 

My professional background is data science / analytics, which means analyzing cash flows will probably come more naturally than building relationships, which apparently, is how one finds deals worth making.Are there meetups in these areas I should attend (digitally at first, presumably)? 

Calling a FSBO wasn't the original question - it was "text blasting".I cited some very solid sources above that are worth reading. 

If you would prefer to do it on your own than that is fine too and you will just have to grind it out and save like crazy but it will be worth it.

My first reaction to your post is if you're purchasing assets that are throwing off positive cash but your DTI is going up then it may be time to re-evaluate the type of assets or the expenses associated with those assets.  2.