Paul has started at least 3 separate threads in the past few days announcing to the world the success he's having with section 8 rentals and repeatedly reminds us he doesn't have a clue how to calculate the true operational costs associated with these properties. 

However, the process was extremely cumbersome, communication was inefficient, and the loan fees were inflated compared to other deals I have seen from fellow investors.We will be ready to begin the refinance stage of our next project in the coming days, as renovation is finishing up and we are screening tenants.

So, an investor could easily cashflow right away.Those days are over.Landlording is a long-term play.

My 4 personal STR's are all in San Antonio did over $575k in 2024 and on track for $650k in 2025.I think you are generally looking in the right areas, but there are a few things to keep in mind:1) Stay inside of 1604. 

I work 11-12 hour shifts, five days a week, in a demanding role, leaving me with little free time.

It has been on the rental market for about 55 days and the average in the area is supposedly 36.

I have a few midterm rentals in Baltimore.

With rent control in NJ, yeah, it’s mostly a waiting game if tenants don’t leave.

I've had 14 SF rentals in 6 different states, using 6 different management companies. 

Our current mortgage terms include a late fee after 5 days, so they’re already paying extra each month and have to split the total monthly payment up between 2-3 payments when they get their pay check.