For example, I would recommend touching base with local landlords in the market you're wanting to do section 8 investing in to get a feel for how the local section 8 office handles landlord/office relationships. 

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Budget carefully, prioritize high-ROI renovations, and adhere to strict timelines to maximize profitability.

You end up with Hotel Quality sheets / soaps for the cost of Amazon or even less.

Neighborhoods there are usually in better shape (although Baltimore is very much block by block), and in my opinion, the quality of the tenant pool is much better.Oh, and great idea checking out the properties in person—the pictures you see on the MLS can be very deceptive lol.

Have you considered creative financing options like joint ventures or seller financing to reduce reliance on outside capital?

At the end of the day, whether small or large deals it always comes down to relationships.

For smaller deals like owner finance options, it's important to build a strong relationship with the seller, as this often leads to more flexible terms.

@Will Almand A cost segregation (cost seg) study can accelerate depreciation on your properties, reducing taxable income by reclassifying components (e.g., appliances, HVAC) into shorter-lived categories.

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