My accountant was lazy, not well informed and provided bad advice.

As long as there is no "healthcare" being provided (medicine, baths, etc) then it's not regulated by the department of health.

Quote from @Stuart Udis: @Danielle B What data are you relying on that suggests Section 8 leased properties provide for better returns than other investment strategies?

It is also helpful because we are Realtors and real estate investors and it provides a cushion for months that are leaner than others.

For short-term gains, options like private lending, where your IRA acts as the lender, can provide consistent returns through interest payments.

If you control how they perform tasks, set their hours, or provide tools, they should likely be a W-2 employee, requiring you to withhold taxes and comply with payroll regulations.

An other advantage of paying with credit card may be that you will not have to send the provider a 1098 tax form (only an issue if the total yearly amount is over $800). 

They often provide standardized lease agreements that comply with state and local laws.Additionally, many landlords use platforms like Avail, Zillow Rental Manager, or TurboTenant, which often include customizable lease templates that are state-specific.

Thanks in advance for any insight you all might be able to provide!

Well it is doing loans for folks who bought sight unseen and trusted contractors/turnkey providers who sell the dream but in the end do the absolute min in rehab work (even though charge for a much better job) and/or sell a buyer on a class B type neighborhood that is  reality a class D neighborhood in an already low income town.