@John Kim @Travis Biziorek is 100% correct.S8 really isn't difficult, but it's not the answer to everything that the self-proclaimed "gurus" make it out to be.With S8 tenants, you're just trading one set of challenges versus direct paying tenants.When we advertise a rental, we take the best tenant we can find, immaterial of their source of rental funds.You want to be careful investing in the City of Detroit because there are a lot of "crooks" trying to sell you Class D properties dressed up to look like Class C or B.Connect with us or Travis for more info!

I've also read that you don't need to be a veteran to assume their loan.

Always validate what you read online, things change, I could be wrong, but use this as a starting point in your research.What Is an ADU?

I would be very careful with a contractor demanding a deposit before they start work.

From what I’ve read on BP, the city of Alexandria seems to be friendly towards STRsI would then also potentially rent out one of the upstairs bedrooms as a MTR or LTR.

Quote from @Jerem Kaawaloa: I have spent the past 20 years working in health care and have only ever purchased properties for my own use, including a home and office.

I care about collections, not just bodies in the building.

If you read Brian's informative book, you will learn that he finds integrity to be #1.

Finding an agent that knows the market and can find you properties that provide a profit (for both of you) is worth the effort.One more thing about the contract . . . be sure to read the ENTIRE document and ask for clarification is needed. 

Read "Long-Distance Real Estate Investing" by David Greene, then spend some time reading through the forums.