By working with motivated sellers, I’m able to secure below-market deals and pass those savings onto buyers.

With the income issue, there are screening systems available that verify income by having applicants securely log in to their payroll provider, which then shares their gross and net income with you.

Strategic negotiations secured the property at $170,000, positioning us for a quick and lucrative resale in a thriving market.

It is a very secure investment, and it is almost impossible to lose money on this deal.

Granted, my experience trying to manage myself after I PCS'd is a little different than yours will be if you live in the area.

Income tax refund (forced savings account where govt keeps your interest) gives them the cash they need for first month's rent + security deposit.10) Realities of S8: most tenants no longer have 100% of rent paid by the program.- Good luck getting them to pay their portion for the duration of their lease- Be careful including utilities in the rent as they then won't care about a running toilet resulting in a $500 water bill.- S8 tenants don['t want to pay application fees- S8 tenants cry broke about paying security deposits- S8 tenants in the program for 10+ years claim ignoreance on filling out their paperwork because they've learned a desperate landlord will do it for them.If you want a S8 tenant, you MUST advertise on www.AffordableHousing.com

Finally, be open to slightly remote locations with better cash flow potential over high-appreciation markets.If you’d like help analyzing properties or securing financing, let me know I’d be happy to assist.Best,Drago

I know I need to hold the security deposit in an escrow account.  

That has stopped but we do feel it to be a security issue. 

Based on my experience as a real estate agent and investor, some of the best deals I’ve seen clients secure have been during the winter and holiday season, so it’s never a bad time to keep looking for opportunities.