For those who are running successful Section 8 businesses out-of-state, did you start in just 1 state or if the opportunity made sense would you purchase the property regardless of the state?

That's just the nature of this business. 

Almost any business you look at has its own gurus and scammers.

If I live a busy life and don't have the time or care to invest on my own, but want to put, lets say $200k to work, is a 15% cash flow return reasonable? 

So, get busy on your listings. 

Two are for businesses, one for commercial property, one for residential property.

Now she's starting her own Interior Design business and has become entrepreneurial.

Owners mistakenly ASSUME all PMCs offer the exact SAME SERVICES and PERFORM those services EXACTLY THE SAME WAY, so price is the only differentiator – so, they often select the first PMC they call or that calls them back!

Then find a CPA who can help you set up and manage your business and advise you on the best business structure.

You'll find a lot of hard working contractors.Have something to write on as many of the contractors won't have business cards.You'll still want to screen them a bit because, "there's a reason they work with the hands, not their heads":)