Legal and smart tactical advice is what I need, because this is affecting my blood pressure, my work and state of mind.

I get a check from the housing authority for $524 and he pays me $26 every month.You should screen Section 8 tenants just like you screen any other tenent.

The reason that I fell into this trap was because I wanted immediate cash for down payment to finally buy my first property and I have overlooked the process to screen out these type of people.

It is one way to stay busy screening recycled leads?

The doors were locked but the back window was broken and the screen clearly cut to make it easy to get in and out there. 

As an added bonus, if they lie on the pre-screen you can cheerfully avoid a potential problem tenant (slight difference OK, but if they show 700 and their credit score is really 650...meh). 

@Adam Gower General solicitation with the correct process to screen out everyone who does not pass the accredited test, correct?

Once you have the process down it's just a matter of communication and screening the tenants properly.

Lots of different things I'm learning during this tenant screening process!

Otherwise, A LOT can be addressed by judiciously pre-screening and then proactively managing guests. - WEEKLY: About 20-30 minutes per property on housekeeping logistics (arranging times and getting feedback with housekeepers, ordering stuff on Amazon Prime)- MONTHLY: Probably about 2-3 hours on each property arranging maintenance-related upkeep, accounting, long-term planning (including yield management). - QUARTERLY: We dedicate three full work days for scheduled maintenance on-site.