Realistically, to make the business work, they are hoping all the people who are using the "free services" to eventually go into banking where they can collect fees for anything bank related.

Section 8 refers to a voucher that some people use to pay for their housing.

Are there any local meet ups or websites on where to find more people who have a moderate level of experience meaning they are  somewhat experienced but still looking to collaborate and network with more inexperienced investors like myself.

I am obviously conflicted with the moral side of pursuing legal action here, but understand that people can do untruthful things when it comes to financial gains. 

If I pay it off, I could maximize cash flow earlier, reducing financial stress and allowing me to focus on other ventures or simply enjoy life more.On the other hand, I know some people advocate for keeping cheap debt and using the extra cash to invest elsewhere for potentially higher returns.Why I’m leaning toward paying it off:Security: No debt = peace of mind.Financial freedom earlier: A fully paid-off rental would give me a significant monthly cash flow?

If you think something is wrong with the way it s done, teach people how to do it right.

You can't do a ton of vetting otherwise people will just to elsewhere.

I don't often see people talk about it very much on here at all.

As a community I think we should focus on helping people who have had their housing situation negatively impacted recover as quickly as possible.

With regulations increasing we've been seeing more and more people who want to invest in STRs start investing in Vacation rentals.