Pros- Guaranteed money from the govt that you won't have to chase down your renters for. - Tenants are incentivized to not damage the property (can lose their voucher if they are found liable)- In my experience, tenants tend to stay for longer periods of time rather than non-section 8 tenantsCons- The unit is required to meet a certain standard and pass an inspection prior to tenant occupying the unit - Tenants tend to have a lower credit score than most landlords were prefer Happy to connect and share my experiences as an out of state investor and share some additional tips. 

Or is private money basically the only option?

Personally, I don't mind co-signers IF your spidy senses aren't tingling in those open-ended conversations. 

I don't think I'll be able to make too much money off of it, but want to get an idea of what I'd be getting myself into, I'm in the research phase.

Lenders might be more flexible if they know it’s a short-term loan, especially if you plan to sell the property quickly.Have you considered working with hard money lenders or other asset-based financing?

Have you ever partnered with a private or hard money lender for a real estate deal?

We fronted the money for her stay, which she later repaid at closing.Our team sprang into action immediately.

More money into the deal better equal a higher ARV or listing price. 

Between wholesaling and subject 2 you will see the size of those communities basically go back to the norm.Hey atleast the gurus made a ton of money

Personally I wouldn't do anything without good insurance on my properties.I will say that the insurance that VRBO and AirBNB provides isn't insurance.