I'm only able to look at 1-2 unit properties but the high mortgage insurance makes it undesirable when compared to other loan products.  5% downpayment allows for me to eliminate mortgage insurance after 11 years but I think I'll only be in the property for 2-4 years.Fannie Mae - They seem to have a lot of products including a down payment assistance with zero interest. 

You definitely can and I did for my house hacks... a step further, I also used down-payment assistance programs that were available the first time for first time home buyers that covered the 3.5% down-payment. 

Originally posted by @Bob Lett:@John Underwood interesting viewpoint as there are Ebs and flows in the market and that’s why capx and having reserves is important for situations like this.If it were to happen I would have a discussion with the tenant how they would lose their government assistance if they don't pay their portion of the rent.Also there are people on the section 8 waiting list so I would next file an eviction.

She’s currently not doing as many deals as she’s focused on assisted living facilities.

The unique thing about this house is that my dad had used a government housing assistance to buy it.

Research who the active investors are in your target area (title records) & connect with them & see how you can assist them on their goals & operations.

I had a client that owned several assisted living facilities up and down the East Coast.

Since this will be potentially my first long distance investment, I need all the assistance I can get.

So I don't actually do section 8 or assisted housing programs for that reason.

It’s definitely a matter of ROI, and some of that may be not directly monetary.