I personally would want to create something similar, but I haven't gotten around to it yet to figure out the mechanics.

My wife and I have been investing in real estate for the past 20 years and we have decided we want to focus on multifamily investing in order to scale up cashflow and create wealth at a more rapid pace.

Any recommendations around how best to create that team cohesion upfront?

Borrowing from my primary so I can buy another rental, which is also borrowed money, is a fools’ errand…creating an “alligator” right at purchase and putting my own house at risk. 

The program was created to give low-income tenants an alternative to living in federal project housing.S8 sets their rental rates to the LOW-END of market averages, if not slightly below.What the gurus do NOT tell you is they expect you to get a Class C S8 tenant to rent a Class D property.

By accepting this payment plan for so long you may have created a situation where it is considered an agreement between you and the tenant to pay this way.

The only real way to create a "warning" is to pursue them legally to get an arrest or to get a money judgment - both of which will show on a background check.Although, all the tenant rights advocates are pushing to STOP landlords from being able to consider criminal history in tenant screening:(

The duty here would be created by virtue of any agreements they entered into, rules posted to follow, or by virtue of instructions given to them to operate the washing machine.

There are other avenues to review but I agree past rental history is important (disclosure I have 15+ doors right now)If you feel bad for them then rent to them.My point is its corporate america and you are blaming the wrong person - you are blaming the corporation but you should be blaming the politicians who create an environment that is tenant friendly and sue happy. 

Create a simple spreadsheet or written list to compare the features of each and identify the ones that align with your requirements.