If the property is vacant, you will attract a larger pool of buyers as not everyone looking for a house wants to use it as a rental.

Quote from @Amit Chugh: While searching for apartments, i noticed a commercial apartment listed as Section 8 property, does it make any difference from buyer/seller perspective when it's listed as section 8 property.

It wouldn't hurt to set up time to meet with agents, property managers, lenders, and others while you’re visiting your markets of interst.

I'm thinking about buying a property in NC.

If the property is vacant, you will attract a larger pool of buyers as not everyone looking for a house wants to use it as a rental. 

It took quite a good time (~6months) even with a property manager but finally found the renter after rent decrease by 200$.

Spending a ton on property management doesn't seem like the best move.

But, you already know that having property management experience.

@Blair Ross Jr depends on how much experience you have with investing in rental properties.

A property manager that can assist with rent collection, tenant screening, maintenance, and run an online ledger for us to track expenses.