Fair warning, it might hurt.

Successful individuals must learn to accept uncertainty, maintain a flexible mindset, and continue to invest.

Balancing that with wanting to do something to maintain affordable housing for those in mid to lower income brackets.  

I've done a fair amount of research, reading books/listening to podcasts to the point where I feel I could take an active approach, but I am currently in the military so I don't want to over-exert myself starting out.

I have several Section 8 tenants myself here in Columbus, and overall, it's been a fairly easy process.

Adhere to the Fair Housing Act and ensure that all applicants are treated equally.

.- Maintain proper records, such as contracts, settlement statements, and promissory notes.- Additionally, you can track income and expenses consistently using software or spreadsheets.If you track everything, you could show a loss and use that to offset other earned income (such as a W2) which will net you a bigger refund.

I was working with Kiavi on a DSCR cash out refi 75% LTV on a SF home in NC that is rented to a long-term tenant.We setup the application, credit came through and the appraisal came through for both value of property and the "fair market" rental value.

They determine this based on a % of Fair Market Rent (FMR).

Conversely, if new houses are being built frequently, older properties may struggle to maintain their value.Property taxes also play a significant role.