Section 8 is great as long as you take the proper steps. 

I am really in the beginning steps of this whole process and it seems so overwhelming.

I always check probate courts for estate filings and possible Conservatorship of a senior.Another possibility is that ownership has already changed and title held by entity, just waiting to take next step to rehab, demo, assemble other ownership, etc.

He bought two four-family properties in Brockton and ended up doing seven evictions in his first year.

Welcome Brad to BP, congrats on making your first step in RE investing.

Best not to step beyond owner tenant relationships.

What's going to be your first step?

We usually redo the concrete walks or steps if they are old, graying and in need of repair.

They worked with me and had no issues explaining the steps and documents they needed from me.

Taking the first step is always the hardest, but an investor has to start somewhere.