I ran quick numbers (see below) and it would seem that we'd cash flow better with Section 8, but the horror stories from other investors scare me.  

He started doing small, low-key investor dinners where everyone could swap stories and insights, no hard pitches, just good conversation.

A tenant complaining online might indicate that the property manager handled them appropriately, so be sure to ask the manager for their side of the story.7.

Too many stories of hacking to get at wire transfers, etc.

If you were to demo, different story.

Let me share a story about another investor I worked with.

I've heard this same story about other funds over there at ODC but nothing lately.  

Details on the duplex:Price: $385kBuilt: 2012Size: 2674 sq ft (1333 each side). 2 story, 3B/2.5B each side w/ 1 car garage & driveway for both, fenced backyard both sides.Interest: 5.49%PITI: $2,698Current Rent: $1,350 but could be brought up to ~$1,600, maybe $1,700Yearly Property Tax: $8,340 (I don't pay any on my side while I live there so $4,170)Upgrades: Vinyl floor in kitchen of both units, new AC (central HVAC) on vacant unit, roof done 2016. 

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So I am not very familiar with PadSplit @Najhae Robinson.All I know is the neighborhood backlash, the nightmare stories and the like.I have heard nothing positive about it.Oftentimes they violate the STR restrictions in cities because they will rent to anyone for any length of time.I would never look at this as a business model personally.