I think fixing it, to make it look nice and appealing will take 10x as much work/money to just have it removed.    

That said, if it really appeals to you, don't let anyone tell you you definitely can't get started that way!

Be more professional than using profile / FB type photos, a professional photographer isn't that expensive, they shoot passport types all the time, get a business like background, pose, they can shoot several times. 

I have already run across a property which looked appealing until I learned it was section 8. 

@Mike McCarthyDo those groups that just have you pay a monthly fee for lawyer services appeal to someone like you as far as convenience and money go?

I don't see the appeal although that could be from a lack of knowledge. 

Doesn't sound very appealing to me because it sounds like it would be a lot of work and possible headache.

The ability to get conventional financing along with below market rents (managed by a church) makes this deal especially appealing. 

I went to court, I did appeals, I had to shift tenants around, but I made it work. and when I said I get 35-40% above market rents, I still do.

Should I look for 2+ BR in a good school district in an attempt to try to appeal to a family (however this obviously would cost more money).