And if so, what are the benefits of section 8 if the only guarantee is the direct deposit and yearly inspection?

If you’re looking to build REAL wealth, then leverage of one type or another is necessary.Debt is one type of leverageSyndicators leverage investors capital as equityStart up companies leverage Venture Capitalists investments in both equity and debt.The real estate investor has 3 distinct “cycles” with debt leverage1st stage is debt secured by real estate but also personally guaranteed and often cross collaterialized2nd stage is debt secured by real estate but liability not personally guaranteed and recourse limited to specific property.3rd stage is debt free If you own units in a syndicated real property investment and the investment is leverage by debt you may not think of it as YOUR debt because you’re a passive investor, but your investment is encumbered by debt the same as property you own individually IF you haven’t personally guaranteed the debt.  

(Little does he know that Frenchie is going to cause him more stress than he’s ever had beforehand, guaranteed).

I guarantee you can tell me what areas are good and bad based on where you live right?

The important points often glossed over are (1) is the buyer providing their personal guarantee to the seller for the note (2) is the seller maintaining a wrap position so they can foreclose in the event of default and gain ownership (3) is the buyer putting up additional collateral (4) how large is the down payment (5) what is the LTV (6) is this a personal residence for the seller or investment property (7) will the property cash flow and if so what will the cash flow be (8) is the property in a increasing, declining, or stabilized area (9) is the property being sold at market value, or above market value because of the low interest rate of the existing mortgage and (10) how experienced and what is the track record of the buyer, and is the buyer purchasing a property for investment or to live in or otherwise use.  

@Yanling Wu, the Hedge Funds have more money than they know what to do with so they try to just house their funds in anything with a guaranteed return, even if it's only 0.25%.

I know it may cost up, but they will be able to add the proper verbiage/guarantees/escalations/protections that you may miss, and they will market it for you as well.The you have this lease available for you to use in the future.Gino

However, the seller may guarantee the title themselves depending on the type of deed they provide

I guarantee if there is litigation the Sponsor is going to get named personally. 

Hello @Vinay Sanapala,I recommend listening to the excellent comments from: @James Wise, @Drew Sygit, @Jay Hinrichs, and @Mark Cruse.I regularly read people claiming that Section 8 is free money and guaranteed.