I love section 8 but it comes with positives and negatives just like any other strategy.

Quote from @Anade Davis: I was not looking to say anything negative but the energy is off.

I'm coming up on policy renewal and, unfortunately, Obie no longer has a realationship with that carrier so I'll be curious to see what they bring to the table as other options.Overall, nothing negative to say about them.

Also, the monthly cash flow always negative, why is that?

So far, I've rated Evergreen and FCI lowest based on a number of reviews on different platforms that have consistent negative reviews mentioning certain specific issues that I find concerning (this is after accounting for the inevitable disgruntled customer/borrower who gets unjustifiably upset).Are you able to share any of your information?  

Just remember: most negative reviews are written by problematic tenants.

- FYI: it's only illegal to try to rent it out, the property owner can usually legally live in a nonconforming basement unit.If you do all this you may still negatively cashflow each month, so make sure your income can cover and/or your cash reserves.If you do this successfully, you will learn more in 1-2 years than you would reading here on BP for 5+ years:)Good luck:)

A Plus, a neutral or maybe even a negative to some.

A SFH in a neighborhood with HOA or owner occupant neighborhoods your rental property can stand out in a negative way because tenants don't waste their money watering the yard. 5.  

Thanks for the colleague request.The concept of TDR is fairly simple and straightforward.