It's not illegal as far as i'm aware, However it only works because section 8 is so competitive in D.C, I imagine it might be a turn off to potential tenants in less competitive markets

It’s great to hear that you’re already active in the Southern Maine market.

Through loopholes there are many home owners that are illegal immigrants, if they get deported , what will happen to their homes?

It affects the marketability/value of the property. 

But it does give an easy way out for busy out of state heirs who don't want to deal with organizing with other heirs to redeem the property, put it on the market and split the proceeds.

Too many wholesalers are so eager to get a contract that they lock up properties way above market value, hoping to find a buyer who doesn’t know any better.

or get good tenant for around 1200$ on vacant unit (i reduced rent from 1350 to 1200 as not much interest in current market) and hold few more years absorbing repair costs and contractor issues, trees issues, retention wall issues, tough neighbor issues, loud music, tobacco etc. smell issues, dogs barking issues.7.

Most can provide a rental report to see how much properties are renting for in your area and how long properties are staying on the market. 

Low down payment AND it cash flows also AND buyer has title.Maybe I am asking too much, but I don't think so.Perhaps you just market to homeowners.

Are the tenants paying market rents?