These variables can cause deals to fall through or add unnecessary stress to your project—something you don’t want to experience as a new investor.Better Negotiating Position: Cash is king in real estate.

My best advice is to look for someone who’s active in the markets you’re interested in and has been through the challenges of Section 8 (e.g., inspections, tenant management).Analyzing Deals: With Section 8 properties, it's crucial to understand that Fair Market Rents (FMRs) aren't guaranteed, and neither are rents overall.

I wouldn't recommend taking private/hard money unless you have higher risk tolerance and you are ready for an active strategy (BRRRR/flip).

I will say that I came across White Haven due to both Sam and Ben being active here on BP, and Rise48 through Dave Thompson.

One thing to keep in mind, most lenders will require that you have owned a property for 12 months, and have two active trade lines on your credit for 2 years or more.

There is a few active FB groups that have meet ups

Politics definitely effects taxes and the economy.I'm sure relevance will vary by location, individual, type of investing activity and other factors.

Go to meet ups in the area, find out all active investors in that market, talk to brokers in the market who have clients looking for capital, attend events that you can network, and look into joining the various communities in real estateGino

Until I became active in the forums about a year ago, I had no idea this fear and obsession existed. 

You might still have to file a final Form 1065 for the multimember LLC if it was active earlier in the year.