However, he starts to talk about how you may sometimes overpay for a property because you are not necessarily worried about what the property is worth today but about the “long-term play.”

I do wonder though how things would play out if large sums were involved.

All of that takes either time, cash, or both, and none of it is a pleasant experience for you or the tenant.During that time, would you have enough cash in your reserves to cover the mortgage for 3-6 months while the eviction process is playing out?  

Akron is not an appreciation play.

The agent also mentioned that there is also the question of foul play that may come up, such as a scam.  

@Aaron Davis My personal experience is that non section 8 tenants don't play well with section 8 tenants.Frank

I feel like I'm folding a pair of pocket aces, but I have to play the game with discipline, or you lose your stake.

Again, this is like playing the lottery.

So, here at the 6 month check in, here are the things I've been doing since January 2024: *Anchored everything to my WHY, including the motivations and long-term strategy *Joined a local REI group hosted by my church*Researched tax lien investing in Harford County, MD and decided to not play in that space this year*Read a few REI books (Rich Dad Poor Dad, One Rental At A Time, Building Wealth One House at a Time, Wealth Without Cash, Building Real Estate Wealth in a Changing Market)*Subscribed to a bunch of good YouTube channels (BP, ORAAT, Ken McElroy, Coach Carson...)

That means yes, "pay-for-play".