I did not mean it to imply that I did not want to work or take the easy road but if the educators I look at are doing other things than what they teach, it has be wondering if going down that road is a waste of time since they are doing things other than what they say is all you need to do. 

I'm wondering, is this not a major problem for landlords if no further applicants are getting approved for vouchers?

@Mike Johnson you definitely have a different set of problems or potential problems depending upon where you are at.Brand new and acquiring your first rental you're going to manage:Everything can kind of be summed up as you don't know what you don't know.

I like the West Mobile area, its class A area, you can definitely find deals there, 3 bedroom with 2 bathroom for around 220k or so, you may have to wait a couple of years for positive cash flow but properties there increasing in values better than others.

The sellers have not been responsive when asked to provide that information, which is why I was wondering if it's a typical practice prior to submitting an offer. 

Hearing your story It is definitely worth to risk some cash for a much greater return in the future.Thanks for giving this insightful response. 

You will definitely come out of pocket WAY more with seller financing than with the lowest owner occupant loans.

You should definitely wait so you can leverage an FHA loan. 

That would be wonderful, Jonathan, thank you. 

Even if someone gives you the lay of the land, you would still want to go there to see for yourself, just as you would definitely have someone come check out Dorchester to see what they consider safe and not safe.