They would be better off paying the professional to do it quickly and correctly the few times they will need a garage door opener installed.Even though i open permits slightly regularly, when i open a permit in a new jurisdiction it typically has some unique quirks that i need to learn.  

I also find that depending on the tenant, my one Airbnb property has less wear and tear because it's constantly cleaned and maintained versus my other rentals where the families living there settle in and accumulate stuff - which makes it hard to deep clean regularly (to my liking) as well as just the constant daily wear and tear from kids etc. 

S8 rent is much higher than the regular rent and helps cash flow a lot on numbers.

He leads his first rehab effort (which was also trying as he gets away with stuff that I would not tolerate from a regular protege).  

I am surprised these lending institutions don't regularly run algorithms showing which loans have been assumed Seems like an relatively easy thing to do to regulate and in a way minimize risk - maybe have more defaults but still maximize their loans by forcing compliance 

This setup allows for many different Housing Vouchers such as HOM INC, VASH, Regular S8, Rapid Rehousing, etc. etc. etc.

Overall though to answer your question, there is some supply glut in the RRG area so those older properties with less amenities are struggling some.

I am house hacking my unit and is there any difference in those processes as opposed to a regular rental property?

Known for earthquakes or regular settling?

Sometimes too portfolios allow you to include lower valued properties that might not be eligible for regular DSCR lending.