We embrace S8 applicants, but screen them just like any other applicant.Many have an entitlement mentality and try to leverage their S8 voucher by pretending to be helpless:1) A percentage won't apply because they expect a landlord to waive application fees for them.2) Many cry broke and expect a landlord NOT to charge them a security deposit.3) Many of those same S8 tenants trying to avoid paying a security deposit, won't make an effort to call the list of nonprofits we send them that will pay their security deposit if they apply.4) A lot of them try to avoid paying for utilities.

So you can expect a discount to get to that point..

Your post about summarizes what I figured my best options are. 

Now, you need to figure out how to find deals and pay for them.

Drive around and figure out a few areas you would like to live in with your budget.

Rental property owners expecting high occupancy may need to adjust their timelines and rental projections.On the flip side, this delay also presents a unique opportunity for strategic investors.

If one can determine with relative certainty that today's tax rate is less than expected future tax rate then Roth makes sense.

Those that still reside are not expecting to stay anyways. 

You could get a broker dealer but expect to pay 5-10% in commissions for every dollar raised.

If a repair will take longer than expected, update them regularly.3.Surveys and Feedback: After a maintenance issue is resolved, follow up with tenants to ensure they’re satisfied.