If you’re hesitant about listing on the MLS due to the slow market and concerns with a traditional realtor, consider off-market options like investor networks, Facebook groups, or BiggerPockets forums where buyers specifically look for properties with income potential. 

. :) It sounds like you are looking for a specific investment opportunity? 

Then, we match the properties that passed the data mining engine against the specific financial situation and goals of individual clients.

For those who have or had section 8 investments (especially in my market) how would you describe your experience?

I'll give you some numbers for the MTRs we manage in Los Angeles.1-2 bedroom MTRs stays are 1-3 months3+ bedroom MTRs stays are 3-6 months, but often start less than 3 months and extend their stayMTR marketing falls in 2 buckets.

So, that specific area isn’t in a high-growth stage.  

To determine if there’s a market at the hospital, I'd recommend reaching out to the hospital's housing coordinator or human resources department, as they often handle temporary housing for traveling medical staff or out-of-town employees.

For calculating ARV, platforms like Zestimate, PropStream, and Reonomy use machine learning to analyze market data and comparables.

Best if the people you work with are in your area and know your market. 

Many of these lenders allowing 2nds behind them are more expensive capital (10's - 13's in our current market [high rates - but now showing signs of coming down]).