They'll typically require ~10% down and then cover some or all of the rehab.

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I recommend focusing on getting a great investment property and disregarding Section 8 in that pursuit because any property can be a Section 8 property, but a lousy investment is lousy regardless of having a Section 8 tenant or not.Section 8 will perform a basic functional and safety inspection for your units after you have an agreement with a Section 8 tenant and your local housing authority.

Perhaps displaying it in a format like a TD Ameritrade or other investing site.  

And so, knowing that RE investing is my ticket to financial freedom as well as how important a location/market is for investing, how much do you believe I value the RE market while looking for my first job?

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Investment Info:Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment in Piffard.

Investment Info:Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment in Pontotoc.

Leveraging $500,000 to invest in 2-4 cash flow neutral or positive STR units could be a smart move to boost your return on equity, as long as the markets support it.