In all I paid $14k to setup various entities, trusts, and government fees. 

However, some investors see potential in these markets because of low entry costs, steady military demand for housing, and decent cash flow from rentals, especially if the area has stable, government-backed tenants like service members.

Only thing that popped up for me and it might not ever again is that when Trump shut down the government a while ago it included HUD and I was getting nervous that payments would be delayed. 

If you want an in-depth view I would:- Research government statistics (population growth, median prices, appreciation, etc)- Qualitative research- Go to meetups, talk to investors (you won't find it hard to find someone investing out of state in OH)- Use softwares like rentometer, Vestmap, etc that's what I always say.

I've worked with government employees, families who have been displaced by fires, and other clients / employees who are my tenant but aren't financially responsible for the lease.

This aligns with the other responses in the thread, as passive activity losses (PAL) rules govern how these losses are applied across your rental portfolio.

A valid government-issued ID is what I require.

With government backed rentals, we are assured not to have our payments disrupted by shutdowns, offsetting any loses during that time.

Government will never succeed in "making" anything cheaper.

Her tenant payment comes from a government entity and is $2100 per month. the house was also recently renovated so all the mechanicals are in good shape.