I've gotten lots of information here, from lots of great people, but "life has been lifing", as they say. 

Attend meetups and meet as many people in RE as you can.

I know you guys had people come look at the rooms Saturday afternoon between 3 & 5.

The issue you run into with Section 8 is that those people live like savage animals.

On a new build $275k is the sweet spot but if you go up to like $320 it better have a steep roof 9ft ceilings and curb appeal front or it will sit up to 90 days before selling.Its basically what most people can afford around here.

Any suggestions for how to relay this information to potential new tenants without scaring people off?

flips are actually way more expensive than what most people think. 

I heard they are scamming people, but never dealt with them personally

I've done this with my properties because I'm well known in my small town and don't want people to know what I own.LEGAL PROTECTION: By placing your assets in an LLC, you are legally separating them from your personal assets.

It was a giant PITA but I love AirBnB.Tips, pay your taxes, comply with the rules, be a great and personable host (I keep in touch with most of the people who stayed with me), and have faith that people in general are good and be good back to them.