So I just saw this post about Section 8 HUD tenants, and this post stated something along the lines of section 8 tenants being more likely to damage properties because they're section 8 low income tenants, and also something about investors not wanting to put money needed into Section 8 properties because they think they're just going to be ruined by these Section 8 tenants, and as someone who knows the entire process with investors, owners, contractors, tenants, and prospective tenants, this is what I have to say about it:In my experience, Section 8 HUD tenants are actually better custodians of the property because of many factors, but 3 of the main reasons being, there is an annual HUD inspection that is performed on each property, so this gives the owner an extra 'protection vector' against damages, also, the initial placement of a Section 8 HUD tenant requires a passing HUD inspection, therefore there's a record of the property's initial state prior to move in, and additionally, they want to have an easy renewal voucher process annually, and their unit remaining in good condition is an incentive for those reasons, therefore they are LESS likely to damage a property - their future depends on it!

When a current tenant gives notice they want to end the lease, I tell them that if I can get a new tenant to sign a lease that starts at the first of the month I will give them $100 as appreciation to allow me to get the unit ready and working with me to keep the place looking good when showing it to prospective tenants.  

I’ve heard attorneys who specialize in self directed retirement accounts say you can put the lease agreement together and even show the property to prospective tenants andof course you could manage it.  

If this is a securities offering (with passive investors contributing funds), then the "issuer" of the securities has an obligation to inform prospective investors of all material facts necessary to make informed consent prior to making their investment decision.

("A real estate broker, for the purposes of this article, is defined to be a person, firm or corporation who, for a fee, commission or other valuable consideration, or by reason of a promise or reasonable expectation thereof, lists for sale, sells, exchanges, buys or rents, or offers or attempts to negotiate a sale, exchange, purchase or rental of real estate or an interest therein, or collects or offers or attempts to collect rent for the use of real estate or solicits for prospective purchasers or assists or directs in the procuring of prospects or the negotiation or closing of any transaction which does or is contemplated to result in the sale, exchange, leasing, renting or auctions of any real estate . . ."

This plan will be sent to prospective Equity Partners within the next week, any input is appreciated.FIX AND FLIP/BUY AND HOLD BUSINESS PLANAS OF 15 AUGUST 2016MISSION STATEMENT We will strive to improve our properties to the best of our ability.

., if you want to " test drive" prospective custodians/ advisors before you buy, design questions based on your concerns and then call each one with questions based on those concerns.Ask each one a tax question about a prohibited transaction.

Many prospects are hesitant to pay application fees without seeing the property first.

Was wondering what everybody does to show prospective tenants the units.

You can have the AC off if you're showing properties to prospective tenants.