Generally speaking, we would encourage you to screen your tenants - whether they are section 8 or not.We would encourage you to collect a deposit - whether they are section 8 or not.A tenant can certainly be a "good" tenant or a "bad" tenant - whether they are section 8 or not.Now, if you are targeting lower valued homes...there are "pros" and "cons" to doing that - whether you are renting to section 8 or not.  

If we could all go to trustedREsyndication.com, deposit $500K and get a risk free 18.2% return in 2 years, we would.

The 50% rule (which comes very close to matching my detailed underwriting) shows this to still be slightly cash negative (it goes positive before the end of this year).  

Yes for example somebody will steal the photos of a listing and try to market it as their own and collect an unlawful deposit over Venmo

Now, look up on MLS every listing active, pending and sold in last year that matches your ARV picture.

My current situation: I found a buyer ready and willing to put down deposit before the rehab is even finished.

A good rule of thumb is to follow what’s reported onyour bank statement.For example, if your monthly bank statement shows $1,500 rental income (deposit) and a $100 expense (withdrawal), then yes.

You should open a Fidelity account and deposit your money in a money market fund (SPRXX).

Set yourself a saving target and time frame to save up more for that first deposit (down payment) on your purchase.Good luck!

Ensure the address on the paystub matches the address on their ID and credit report.