Even though they do a lot of the heavy lifting on sourcing and analyzing deals, I would never pull the trigger if I hadn't run the numbers myself.

Seveney,I sincerely thank you for the response.

I'd hope to actually only do a 50% LTV to keep this cashflowing solidly but get my money back out.

Usually booked solid.

Thanks again for the response.

If the tenant doesn't take care of their issues than you become responsible.  9 out of 10 times you become responsible.I always conducted my own inspections well ahead of any section 8 inspections to get ahead of the game and fix any issues that may arise due to section 8 inspections. 

It is the funding that I am lacking.I feel that I am in a stalemate and the only way to purchase my first rental property is to generate more income than I am right now to get to the point of being able to pay the downpayment.Thank you all for reading this post and I appreciate any responses and advice.

Thanks in advance A lot of the responses here are spot on and some are not worth reading a second time. 

Appreciate the quick response.

ThanksThere's nothing wrong with a tenant requesting assistance as long as they are communicating with you and making the effort to keep up on rent and responsibilities.