The linked article claims 8 out of every 100 renters are evicted annually, but that only counts tenants evicted through the legal system.

If something goes wrong with the property—like debts or legal issues—your personal stuff is generally safe.

Right now, this type of arrangement is perfectly legal (clinic within SFR neighborhood), but that could always change.

In which case I would worry about legal exposure.

Do not rely on it for legal advice.

In this scenario, I physically couldn't accept Section 8 because the house didn't have a legal rental permit.

If you don't know how to do any of this, I recommend you hire an attorney to help you with the process.Do yourself a favor: buy "Every Landlord's Legal Guide" by NOLO.

I'm new to the private lending space and am trying to get my bearings straight before talking to a legal experts. 

The syndication model will not work for small deals as the legal and compliance costs are not justified for raising small amounts of money.* The customizable fund can be used for raising money for a single deal or investors can invest in a bucket of properties so their risk is diversified.Please reach out to me if you would like to learn more.

@Bryan Field how will you educate yourself on all the legal aspects of managing rentals?