We see threads all the time about people losing money and how after they add expenses and vacancies, etc. how they go in the negative.

Would love to connect and see how I can add some value on your journey! 

Paying for a Section 8 investment course is the equivalent of an aspiring cook paying for a course titled: How To Boil Water

That comes with the hurdle of how do you get a US bank account. 

How did you finance this deal?

I don't know anything about this company

I have worked may investors how like the idea of a duplex in a good growing market. 

A background check can uncover criminal history, past evictions, judgments, or liens, which could indicate issues beyond just financial stability.Even if rent payments are guaranteed, the applicant will still be living in your property, so knowing their rental history and overall reliability is just as important.

Cold calling is already such a poor-performing strategy. the ONE thing good about cold calling is that you are talking to a HUMAN, building rapport, and asking and answering questions.Now that ONE good thing about it is taken away...Like David above me, no experience, and it would indeed be interesting to see how it does, but that doesn't take away from what I mentioned above.

Keep in mind your mortgage pricing/rate may change by doing this, so good to loop in your lender early on to let them know your intentions.