I have searched and filled out endless online forms only to have lenders offer me unsecured loans or other products, but not a heloc.  

., title search, property condition, and liens).

Organizational Delays: Section 8 offices are often overworked and understaffed, leading to slow processing times for new tenants, delayed rent increase approvals, and poor responsiveness.Benefits of Section 8:1.Long-Term Tenants: When you get a good tenant, they usually stay for a long time because of the tedious process required to qualify for Section 8 housing.2.Consistent Income: If Section 8 covers most or all of the rent, you typically receive reliable monthly payments, reducing the risk of non-payment (as long as there isn’t a large tenant portion).3.Lower Barrier to Entry: Because properties in these areas are often more affordable, it’s a good way for new investors to break into real estate without needing a large amount of capital.Overall, I’ve seen the good and the bad of this strategy.

That's SLOW - but effective. 

A good PM can refer you to top sales agents in the market, they can tell you what type of rentals are in demand, they can tell you which areas are best for investments, and they can cross-check what the sales agent tells you about specific properties.Remember: cheaper doesn't mean you'll make more money.Start by going to www.narpm.org to search their directory of managers.

One thing I often see lacking from the search criteria is client experience.

You may have to search a bit for the right contractor or engineer - sometimes I see one solution dominating in an area - "that is how we always do it" 

A quick google search will give you his contact info. 

It's gotta grab people, draw them in, stop them in there searching tracks.

Expand my search to some metros even if it doesn't have a direct flight from SFO.This is also going to be something I will act on in 6 - 12 months as I gather more information and visit some of the places I narrow my search down to