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Dave M. Section 8 Updates here
24 July 2017 | 0 replies
Has anyone experienced difficulty with Finding Section 8 Voucher tenants since the new political administration?
Shawn Connors Advice on turning a home into section 8 or for veterans
11 August 2015 | 6 replies
For HUD-VASH (the VA run program to help vets with Section 8 vouchers), the paperwork and standard of unit is virtually identical, but with the added support of your tenant having an assigned social worker who regularly visits them at their home, and occasionally will bring in other service providers if needed. 2+ Bedroom units tend to be in much lower demand for HUDVASH though, so bear that in mind if you're purchasing an SFR. 
Mindy Jensen How Much Do You Have In Reserves?
20 February 2023 | 147 replies
Also, I am a big fan of government housing vouchers.
Michael K. Smith Class C neighborhoods
7 January 2020 | 25 replies
With Class C, some of the tenants you get have section 8 vouchers which is good because you get guaranteed rent (but managing section 8 tenants is a whole separate topic altogether)4.
Russell Ponce Prospect Brings Letter to Cops
15 July 2014 | 23 replies
I did have the police call regarding a voucher that looks like a check that was cashed by a check cashing company for 500.00. 
Ian Handel Feeling bad, Older tenant, Under market value
6 September 2014 | 22 replies
Its also worth seeing whether your area has a short waitlist for a Section 8 voucher for her (assuming your rents are low enough for her to use it at her current residence at the rent you'd like to charge). 
Benjamin Manibog Paying For Mentorship Programs
2 September 2023 | 200 replies
Think about it: when you see a lot of African Americans are on section 8 voucher program, do you generalize and say "All blacks are lazy"? 
Zach McMichael Section 8 Housing - St. Louis City, Missouri
29 December 2018 | 2 replies
My favorite one gives the voucher holder their own bedroom, then puts kids under 10 two per bedroom and separates the sexes of anyone over 10, with a max of two per bedroom.  
Christian T. Memphis, TN War Zones
18 January 2018 | 80 replies
I have no way of knowing but if I was betting I would bet  single mother many kids no father figure house trashed when they left.. they take their voucher and go to the next Turn key house that just has gotten rehabbed and do it all over again.. vicious circle..  
Aubrey P. 1031 a condo from out of state into something in DC
13 February 2021 | 8 replies
I would suggest the best way to maximize profitability though is to rent them out to DC housing voucher holders.