Ok, ready for some reality checks from a person who was there, seen it, done it, survived to tell the tales? 

The problem with insurance/surety bond model is the resident is paying a non-refundable fee each month (or one-time total) and they don't realize they still owe the damages at the end of the lease.

As long as you survive to see another chance at bat. 

The second you arrive at the community, you’ll feel not only welcome, but welcomed into vacation mode.

Not sure how this company survives an audit. 

Not sure what to attribute retail's survival to, especially with a lot of store closures, but the asset class does seem to have staying power. 

@Bridget GrantGenerally if done PROPERLY mortgages should not survive a tax sale.

Have you tried looking in private or incognito mode to see what the public is seeing? 

Here are the variables you'll need:ARV (After Repair Value)Estimated Repairs (add a 10% contingency)Estimated RentPurchase PriceEstimated PITI (Principal, Interest, Taxes, and Insurance) on the refinance sideIf you know these values and ensure that your all-in cost (purchase price plus repairs) is 75% or less of the ARV, and that your rent will cover PITI + vacancy + maintenance + property management, then it's a deal worth pursuing.The BRRRR model is a fantastic way to build a portfolio and is still very feasible—even in 2024.If you're interested in more info, feel free to shoot me a DM—we can connect, and I'd be happy to assist you.

Section 8 HUD tenants are usually families, or the elderly, or single parents that need these vouchers and properties to survive, they're not going to risk their livelihood so recklessly.Furthermore, I do agree that owners will all too often invest pennies on the dollar into a property and expect it to suffice.