Other responses were on-line websites, friends, and craigslist.

It's been a while since I've last post anything on here but as per usual I am here when in need for sound advice as this is the best online forum to ask questions in this business.

Yes it's nice to get 6 months of rent now but it could turn into a major headache you don't want later!

In my vast experience with SEC8, I am confident in saying that the vast majority of voucher holders are from protected classes.

Up/down double $57,000 purchase price (hopefully less)PITI = approx $500/mo with 25% down conventional loan$14,250 down + closing costscurrent rents total just over $1200/mo for both - leases in placelandlord currently pays about $200/mo for water/sewer/trashI figure about 10% vacancy and 10% maintenance which leaves me with about $400 monthly cash flowThe two major concerns I have are that it needs a new roof (tear-off) and that it has a funky layout.

You can also check their reviews online at Google, Facebook, or Yelp.

TIME is  a major daily discussion point.

If there aren't any major red-flags then I'll proceed to make an offer so I can get more time and really inspect. 

I met a potential tenant yesterday who balked at every requirement (extra rent for his pet, paying for the credit check/background search, online rent payment).

Either of those options takes major marketing dollars, capital, and time.