And lastly, make sure the property management company has experience leasing and managing Section 8 properties, since there is a lot paperwork and processes, and I've seen experienced property management companies who do this stuff all the time, screw up on multiple Section 8 leases to where the tenant's packet expired because they were so incompetent.  

I'm comparing this to investing in an ETF fund, which in the long term averages out to 10% returns per year. 25% down plus all all the closing costs and various expenses could be more than 200K.

But as I've read more about the process, including a BP published book by Brian Green 'Long Distance Investing', I'm wondering if not only is a RE agent not needed for me, but is likely to work against my favor.Why? 

I am keen on discussing potential opportunities and building long-term relationships.Thank you,Gio K.

Last, you rent to them the same exact way you rent to anyone, just more paperwork.

Their opinion was that as long as the Heloc closed and 3-day recission expired prior to her closing on the new home, they didnt care.

I’m curious, how long was it before YOU reached full time real estate status?

@Dan N.These types of strategies is like building a conveyer belt between your home and your neighbors in order to borrow sugar from your neighbor instead of just walking there, knocking on the door and ask for sugar.Making these overly complex strategies for real estate really adds zero benefit and just costs you extra money in the long run.May I ask why you need such a complex structure ?

So...let's assume you meant the former.A goal of $80k in annual cash flow is very reasonable, as long as you understand it isn't going to happen over night. 

Long terms more cashflow to replace my W2.