We embrace S8 applicants, but screen them just like any other applicant.Many have an entitlement mentality and try to leverage their S8 voucher by pretending to be helpless:1) A percentage won't apply because they expect a landlord to waive application fees for them.2) Many cry broke and expect a landlord NOT to charge them a security deposit.3) Many of those same S8 tenants trying to avoid paying a security deposit, won't make an effort to call the list of nonprofits we send them that will pay their security deposit if they apply.4) A lot of them try to avoid paying for utilities.

The 2/5 year still applies no matter how long you have owned the house.

You’ll be judged and screened exactly the same as everyone else that applies.

Be clear about your requirements before inviting them to apply.

Best part is NJ is not what its made out to be in terms of landlord friendly, the state gets portrayed as the entire state being bad when really most wacky laws are in the major cities and they apply to 5 units or more.  2-4 unit multi families fly below radar per say. 

For example, if property values increase rapidly, the owner may feel they gave away too much, while if values drop, investors may feel short-changed.That’s a risk inherent in any long-term financial agreement, but it’s worth noting that the same dynamics apply to traditional real estate deals (e.g., buyers and sellers making decisions based on current interest rates or market conditions).3.

But this has me wondering what would get me a 4 star review and what template would apply.

Benefits include immediate tax savings via bonus depreciation (60% in 2024), but depreciation recapture tax applies upon sale.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

@Denise Lang some copy & paste thoughts:TYPES OF RENTAL INVESTMENTSRecommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

.- If it happens - would it apply retroactively to 2024?