Another option might be Vacants to Value program from the city. 

The government pays part of the rent and tenant is responsible for part of the rent - the ratio is determined by the government.Pros - government guarantees the rent and depending on the situation, the rent checks are virtually automatic and like clockwork.

The low money down and the ability to utilize a 203 B or K, that program is pretty nice. 

Because of this, the federal government can't pursue it.

Yes there are programs for investment properties.

C class and lower property values for investors would be governed by the rental rates.

I was originally looking for value add opportunities but my loan program is pretty restrictive so I dove in but Im a bit skeptical.

Incorporate "The Millionaire Next Door" and "The Total Money Makeover" by David Ramsey into your reading program.

I'm in San Jose working with a youth corps programs that is starting to do Tiny Home construction and we are reviewing all the regs etc for California -- the hope/goal is to make quality homes to service our homeless population then the community then eventually FEMA etc...These will be on trailers - Our approach will be to approach members in the community who would like to have the extra rental income by having on elf these on their property -- no doubt there's a lot of hurdles ahead of us but we have a record of building/construction - the challenge will be the market and regulations  which I guess always is the case....

In addition to being the IT Director for our local county government, I am also well versed in geographic information systems (GIS) as a data analyst, and am a Certified Floodplain Manager.