Some general pros v cons - I'm sure other people will provide other insights as wellPros: -Above market rents- Monthly rent payment on time that you don't have to worry about or chase anyone down for (if full pay)- No shortage of tenants depending on your standards - Tenants are incentivized to not trash/destroy the unit, otherwise they'll lose their voucher (Yearly inspections made by local S8 inspectors to keep everyone honest- Rental payouts are normally adjusted 1-2 times a year to keep up with market rentsCons:- May take a little while to get onboarded - dealing with local govt can always take longer than expected   - Generally won't have a super high credit score (to be expected given it's the govt paying for rent)- Each unit will need to be inspected and meet a certain living standard in order to be approved for fundingYou'll want to make sure you work with a property manager who has extensive experience in working with S8. 

Take people's advice and also dont take people's advice, make a decision that best fits your situation. 

In my experience, most properties that go to auction end up overpriced so I'd be prepared to attend a LOT in order to get something that worked on paper.When I attended my first market auction with an experienced agent the advice he gave me was to figure out my maximum beforehand and stick to it (Seems obvious but people get caught up in winning).

As you know, this part of CA is nothing like what most people associate CA with.

Quote from @Theodore Sutton: Check out the site meetup.com and also the events page on BP for meetings up in your area to meet people like this and build relationships.

I've been sending people to a Realtor/property manager in Sacramento.

I’m all ears—both success stories and lessons learned are incredibly valuable.Ultimately, I’m here to learn, share ideas, and connect with like-minded individuals who are passionate about real estate.

Does your group work with people in Ohio or is that to far out?

Im happy to connect and share our vendor list with you. 

It's great that you have a big heart, there should be more people like you!