A further note:  It would be impossible to perform background checks on illegals. 

I would definitely recommend checking out Brandon Turner's books on multifamily investing: https://store.biggerpockets.com/products/the-multifamily-mil...https://store.biggerpockets.com/products/the-multifamily-mil...

Establish some "safeguards" to keep them honest and consistently check their work.

I noticed on the forums that many landlords do not find Zillow background check and credit check reliable.

You can check out my profile for all that though background stuff though.

You can try to use depreciation, but there is only so much, you still have to pay the depreciation back (unless you basically die...)You should check out these threads basiclaly about high quality vs cash flowing... 

You might also want to check out local REIA groups to network with agents or property managers.

Hey Layton, I have a 12-door portfolio in Detroit and I've used TenantCloud for years.I like it and it does what I need it to do in terms of rent collection, applications, integrated background checks, etc.

As a section 8 landlord are we allowed to check the property once a month for issues?

I checked with the neighbors and their houses are at 4.2 above BFE.