when they find a growing market that works well for their investment there is no reason to try to look for another market. 

He is correct that a single ADU in a single family zoned area is unlikely to return as much as the hands off cost and is one of many reasons that adding a single ADU in most single family areas is not a good re investment.  

Taxes are reasonable (in most areas), and there is a significant lack of quality affordable housing.  

Tell him you'll give him a call :) This is one of the reasons why we tell tenants they need to vacate the property for any major repairs.  

I wouldn't think it would take a private lender (which is much higher priced) than a typical mortgage broker's rates.Is there a reason you think you need a private lender?  

Is there a particular reason?   

And never being “at risk” is it even sufficient to legally bind a seller?  

Are you interested in S8 because of a personal reason or you think it's the next "hot" investment idea?

You can list all the reasons why you charge $250 for a one-time shoveling, but nobody will care when there are other vendors doing the exact same job for $100 or less.I'm in a city of 10,000.

And, know this: the #1 reason why landlords fail is their failure to manage to the lease.