Someone who is in their 40s and been evicted 3 times in the last 10 years likely has a poor credit score as well.

Purchase price: $2,800,000 Cash invested: $560,000 The property is a three-story multi-family residential building with six independent units, initially facing significant challenges due to poor conditions.Renovation Investment Summary:- **Structural Repairs:** $250,000- **Kitchen Modernization:** $100,000- **Bathroom Updates:** $50,000- **Exterior Improvements:** $100,000- **Holding Costs:** $50,000- **Property Taxes:** $30,000- **Insurance Costs:** $10,000- **Management Services:** $10,000

Yes, you bought what seems like a good deal on paper, but in reality, you own an old apartment building in a neighborhood with poor security, possibly surrounded by long-vacant shops, streets piled with garbage, and a poorly managed community.

I've had friends buy new homes and have more problems due to poor construction than I've had in 'older' homes.

Organizational Delays: Section 8 offices are often overworked and understaffed, leading to slow processing times for new tenants, delayed rent increase approvals, and poor responsiveness.Benefits of Section 8:1.Long-Term Tenants: When you get a good tenant, they usually stay for a long time because of the tedious process required to qualify for Section 8 housing.2.Consistent Income: If Section 8 covers most or all of the rent, you typically receive reliable monthly payments, reducing the risk of non-payment (as long as there isn’t a large tenant portion).3.Lower Barrier to Entry: Because properties in these areas are often more affordable, it’s a good way for new investors to break into real estate without needing a large amount of capital.Overall, I’ve seen the good and the bad of this strategy.

Overall, it sounds to me like you want to help the poor.

If you are young and poor, you have to leverage because its the only way to get some wealth.

.,) relative to all other applicants, but after showing them the property you have the distinct sense they'll be a difficult, high maintenance/game-the-system/treat-your-property-poorly tenant.Essentially: how do you stay on the right side of the law rejecting a tenant that appears to be the best applicant on paper, but to whom you don't want to rent based on unpleasant personal interactions or impressions that they would likely take poor care of your property?

Energy Efficiency ImprovementsInstalling energy-efficient windows, doors, insulation, and HVAC systems can appeal to modern buyers who want to reduce utility bills.

Upon visiting the house, I found everything to be cheap and poorly done.