Can they honestly not get that besides the actual wage, there are labor costs like payroll tax/disability/ SSI/ State tax/ Fed Tax, on and on.For example, In Cali , the Workers Comp cost for a carpenter is 40%.

From what I can tell, these programs provide housing for tenants who're either disabled or earn low income. 

Not many white collar folks as they tend to want to be in higher-end areas. i selected my current tenants based on the fact that they were married and both disabled vets meaning that they get guaranteed checks every month and had their deposit and first-month rent ready to go.

That disability income from insurance only lasts so long and SSDI is hard to get and little money to live on. 

They have disabled the smoke detector in the hallway as well.I know if I come in with an accusation, they will immediately blame it on the other unit.Looking for suggestions...

The one we're rehabbing now is in a working poor neighborhood. ie, people on welfare, disability or lower paying jobs.

The only thing I have to count as income is my VA disability and my Reserves pay.

AgreedI did 4 years. made a mediocre salary.....but benefits are ridiculous, though that's hard to appreciate as a 18 year old punk kid. then I got out and have the VA loan to use 70% disability income tax exempt for lifeBachelor degree paid for with GI billVeteran discounts on property taxes for my primary housearmy will be the best paying job I'll ever have, by a long shot! 

If you became disabled tomorrow, you could easily stop receiving any income. 

Welcome to BP, I try and stay involved with disabled veterans.