I remember a buddy who once represented a client in the Santa Cruz Mountains.. this client turned an old barn into a shared art studio and invited local artists to rent the space, which ended up boosting inccome in ways they never imagined.The Redwood market can be tricky because of environmental restrictions, zoning quirks, and limited inventory.

Common fees will include a set-up fee, a leasing fee for each turnover or a lease renewal fee, marking up maintenance, retaining late fees, and more.

Specifically:The $100K limit makes no sense, unless she has a process and data showing the sub 100k properties have been the best investments in that market.Section 8 is problematic.Over the past 16+ years, we've delivered more than 550 investment properties and provide comprehensive services.

This limits their RE Investment options to RE that does not have huge negative cash flow.  

I would say get connected with a local agent and also set up with a lender that has you pre approved to make it super easy making offers.

We bought a home built in 1900, insurance water damage coverage is 10% of the dwelling limit. 

So, if your property has all bills paid by the tenant, you will deduct from the voucher amount the set amount by bedroom count for items like water, electric, gas, etc.

I'm in Steubenville, Ohio a small town with limited resources.

My interests includes but is not limited to co-listing Airbnb, short term, medium term or long term rental properties just to include a few.

I'd also recommend finding an investor-focused agent in that market, sharing with them your buy criteria, and then having them set you up with an email list for properties that get listed.