When those legitimate HVAC vendors didn't respond immediately or commit to resolving the undiagnosed issue within 48 hours, Latchel sent "LUGGHOME" (nothing comes up when Googling LUGGHOME btw).I authorized UP TO $175 and requested a call from the contractor after the diagnosis. 

If anyone stays beyond 10:30 AM I was authorized to call 9-1-1 and someone would be there to arrest Tresspassers.I actually gave them til 7:30 PM the first night before locking the door, and then I even came early to open the place up at 7:30. 

Please note I removed the tags because this post isn't intended to embarrass the author. 

Is being a section 8 landlord there doable, or is the housing authority and the city a hinderance to deal with?

Having said that, the original author of the post do contribute a lot to answers on BP and I wouldn't take that away from him. 

But as I focus exclusively on representing landlords in their interactions with Housing Authorities, my perspective has shifted significantly.

Since the tenant has a rental agreement nobody else has authority to give anyone else rights to occupy the property pending the result of the eviction.

. $50+K is too much damage to not do anything especially if he is a person in a position of authority and can cause problems for others.I'm curious.

Remedy after termination.If the rental agreement is terminated, the landlord may have a claim for possession and for rent and a separate claim for actual damages for breach of the rental agreement, reasonable attorney fees as provided in § 55.1-1245, and the cost of service of any notice under § 55.1-1245 or 55.1-1415 or process by a sheriff or private process server, which cost shall not exceed the amount authorized by § 55.1-1247, and such claims may be enforced, without limitation, by initiating an action for unlawful entry or detainer.

And, if you don't want the best candidates for purchase but just want to exercise that authority you think you have by being the owner, that is up to you.