Dealing with S8 tenants successfully requires proper screening.One of the best screening tools is to inspect their current home - how it looks is how yours will look within 90 days or less.

You've had lots of investors, nobody is complaining, you aren't over hyping your past deals but they are easily verifiable and have the proper filings.

For example, we provide new, functional non broken blinds in every unit.

I recommend that you engage with a real estate accountant to ensure you set everything up properly. 

A properly screened Section 8 tenant.

So, communication and assignment issues, as well as not being able to explain the maintenance issues and the required work.3) Proper documentation and quality of work issues.

Proper bookkeeping will help keep track of who has what dollar amount invested into the property in case of a buyout or a death.  

i agree that a new purchase at 75% equity will typically not have significant cash flow and may even be negative when properly allocating for all expenses.Investing to max equity without reserves is risky and you indicate would result in stress.  

@Michael BertschAs a general rule, we only leave a fireplace functional unless it has a sealed, externally vented, gas insert ... and, even then we may disconnect it.Check with your insurance provider and see how unhappy a functional fireplace in a rental makes them.

Never heard of him.Make sure you perform proper due diligence.