It seems like the tenant is being respectful, following the rules, and is not being a problem so I think that is what you would tell any other tenants who ask, as long as you have seen the card.

There's a self-proclaimed Section 8 guru online who claims he hires random property managers through this website called Thumbtack.

Website shows up as not protected domain - and no longer in existence that should say enough 

It will take you to that municipalities website. 

Virtually all agents today list on MLS, do email blasts, list on their own and / or brokers web site and list on commercial web sites (e.g.

I've even paid for a subscription to have limitless access to all articles on multiple of these websites.

In all reality, if you apply your screening criteria equally, and treat people with the respect and dignity they deserve (no matter where your rent money comes from), it's not an issue. 

(Time is money in this business)First - Keep a running list of every contractor that comes to the property and their first name, last name, company name, website, email address and phone number.

Google NMLS consumer access website.

I can accurately estimate utility costs as most util companies have estimated usages and amounts on their websites, but costs like maintenance, CapEx, make ready, etc., are much harder to estimate.