Looking forward to being more active on BP so I'm thankful that you're helping me to learn the ropes!

@everyone Same for any REIs who are active in the Boston, Huntsville, AL and Columbus, OH areas. 

If so, I would recommend using local data, since national data is not exactly useful on the coasts.

It speaks for the humble nature of locals that they are happy.

Get to your local RE meetup, All the best 

Obviously there is a lot to discuss on this topic, but for a very quick glance, here are a few pro's and con's to consider when thinking about section 8 rentals:Pros:Guaranteed Rent Payments -> The government pays a significant portion (if not all) of the rent directly to the landlord, providing a reliable and steady income stream.High Demand -> There is often a high demand for Section 8 housing, reducing the risk of long vacancy periods.Cons:Inspection and Compliance -> The property must pass an initial inspection and comply with health and safety standards set by the local housing authority.

Being an investor and lender myself, I have networked with many local banks and found one bank that is able to do investment HELOCs.

Some allow it but have penalties.Unfortunately there is no platform for this type of activity so you may want to reach out to friends and family or someone who is invested in the fund and wants to increase their position

I'm looking to get connected to local resources.

3) Check out some of the local meetups that you can find in this forum!