I guess that is possible if the temporary debt ceiling is not raised again in Dec (but also unlikely since 100% of the time in the past, the feds have raised it as opposed to defaulting).If there was any major downward pressure on RE pricing, I would halt fix and flips until the dust settled.

I think most out of state investors would agree that it's essential to utilize other people's time and expertise, as opposed to flying out to every potential deal.

As opposed to using a HELOC. 

You'll get as much as 95% LTV, the refinance costs will be negligible, and you only pay interest on the money you use as opposed to paying interest on all the money.

@Tim Coppola - Seems like you have a couple of consistent answers above - You have to be willing to accept vouchers but if the voucher doesn't cover the entire rent then you can turn them down because the voucher won't cover the entire rent.Is there a reason you looking to try section 8 as opposed to just renting out to the market?

If you're looking to buy and hold something, I would consider leaning towards a conventional loan as opposed to FHA if you are looking to buy a 1-unit property and can qualify for it - generally a lesser APR on conventional loans.

Solve the problem, and next time prevent it as opposed to solving it.

If you already have some experience, I would say go out and get those 4 houses all leveraged with loans as opposed to buying 2 cash.

@Michael Mainini As said above, you have to get the mortgage under a person or people, as opposed to an entity.

I will look into HELOC as opposed to refinancing.