Based on the damage in the backyard, I suspect this 'nice formerly-homeless man putting his life back together that just has the best integrity I've ever seen in a tenant' (as the seller claimed) has caused other damage in his move-out.

Years ago there were discussions about low fee models taking over the industry and those who didn't follow suit would be homeless Guess what?

There is no reason I have to wait for my diploma to begin my career as a real estate investor.So that you understand my intentions with RE, here are some personal reasons for my particular passion in this business:- It is an art form in my eyes- I had multiple stretches of homelessness in my childhood- I want to build relationships that will benefit future endeavors- I want to create multiple streams of income and bring diversity to my portfolio- Gain capital for other business investmentsThis post is written in effort to find a coaches/mentors/partners in this business.

First of all, I am currently working in Afghanistan and am actually "homeless" right now.

My tax returns are worse than a homeless person.

Maybe as landlords we can work to partner with some of these social service agencies to ensure not only are we getting paid but we are not contributing to a homeless population. 

You start running into more homeless squatters and neighbors being loud, drinking, and smoking weed in plain sight.

Plus the fact that I will have to get out of my apartment and I'd be homeless if I can't get in the duplex.

At that point Section 8 approval for her should be quick, as she's technically homeless.

(Do they take people out of homeless shelters and give them an apartment?