It’s fantastic to be part of such a supportive community.

Dig into what they need and see if you can provide the administrative support as I mention in #4 below.

Loads of strangers with no motive other than being kind helped me out when I was getting started.

What are the best kind of properties for section 8?

Long overdue update:I pursued the tenant through small claims court, and won, kind of. 

Hi Chris, I presume getting an attorney is the best option especially since some legal action of some kind will be needed.

Could you kindly provide me with more information so we can discuss further? 

If you don't screen them, then you don't know what kind of risk they present.

Yes, you spent time to acquire and manage the property (unless the cash flow can also support paying for a good property manager), but you have none of your own funds invested, and you can use those funds for something else.You ARE recouping your initial funds.  

Between hearing the history here and the feeling of dread in my heart I've had enough at this point but my friend loves this kind of stuff and wants to look around some more, so I leave and go back to the car while he checks it out.