Big props to you for stepping out of your comfort zone and diving into this.

@Kingsley MichelYou might want to follow the "Deep Dive" series we're doing on our BiggerPockets blog about Metro Detroit cities, City of Detroit Neighborhoods and comparing Metro Detroit to other hotspots investors usually consider: https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/3094/99854-deep-dive-into-metro-detroit-cities-ecorseOur analysis is a template you can follow for any city, but doubt you'll find this much info for any other market in the US.

I’m a dive in guy as well.  

Way to big an unknown.I have no idea what your experience level is, but unless you have really deep pockets and a lot of experience in remediating contaminated sites, this is not something for someone who is newer to the space.

I wrote a blog post that dives into the powerful combination of assumable loans and house hacking if you want to learn more!

It depends on how deep is your knowledge, your experience, your willingness to invest in automation technology, always having a backup or two, your location in the community around you, of your property is in pristine or run down shape, whether you use the cheapest appliances or make things complicated or not,You didn't mention whether self-managed whether you mean you are on location or remote.

But better yet, do a deep search on this very Forum and see what actual S8 Landlords have said about this.Rental Pricing RegulationsRisk of Renting in Lower Income AreasRestrictions of Section 8 TenantsDon’t Receive Voucher Payment Until Tenant Moves InHUD Does Not Pay Security DepositsAnnual Property InspectionsPotential for Difficult TenantsProperty Damage IssuesHarder to Evict Difficult TenantsFull-Paying Tenants May Turn AwayDifficulty Selling Properties to Free Market

I have a deep knowledge of the Atlanta MSA and Savannah areas.

.- Uses no or very, very little fund leverage (LOC for less than 20% of fund equity)- Lends in one specific location/region that fund managers have deep operational experience in and which has speedy foreclosure laws. - Multiple unrelated fund mangers with deep experience (so one can't get hit by a bus)- Lends at conservative LTVs, stage-gates release of funds based on project milestones.- All loans are in first position, with senior rights.- Lends only to experienced borrowers- Has good liquidity - 1 year lockup or lessThe problem is that no fund meets all of these criteria.

That wasn't surprising since the country's credit rating is B-, deep into junk territory.After writing that reply, I decided to forever hold my peace on the topic in this forum (so you're making me make an exception ;-)).