Also, what’s been your biggest challenge when it comes to securing the funds you need?

Basically scale in paper and challenge it with your personal time, resources, desires, finance, insurance, PM, etc.

Hey Megan, I'm glad you're interested in Section 8 investing—it can be a very rewarding niche, but it’s definitely got its share of challenges.

Challenges?

It’s a challenging time to start, but real estate can still be a solid investment if approached wisely.

But the struggle is real right now…  It will be challenging to find banks that will lend with less than 20% down.

Real estate is going to be more rate and supply driven, than election driven.Equities will be election spurred(in the short term) but fundamentally earnings driven in the near term.

I brought him everything - paint, supplies, etc.

Challenges?

Welcome to BP - house hacking / mid term rentals are great strategies esp starting out, I think you are right on with initial gameplan (Oregon can be challenging for landlords though so good that you are open to other markets)