I am looking at a few different properties in Beaumont Texas for section 8 rentals, wanted to reach out to the community and see if anyone has experience with this type of rentals in the area.

We call what we do turnkey, but it's more of a turnkey experience than it is a turnkey product out the gate.Agree with your general description of turnkey though.

Fast forward through some vital life experience, I’m back on BP with a desire to jump back into my goal of having a cash-flowing rental portfolio that can help support me.

I wanted to see if anyone else is still using this method or has used it in the past and what their experience with it was.

Investors with experiences and losses recommend living within 3 or 4 hours of the rental, so it's easy to drive back if something goes haywire.My friends live 2 hours from theirs and it's a hassle. 

House hacking will also give you some personal "property management" experience.

@Stephen Brossard the sooner you can get experience - the better!

I look forward to networking and learning from some of the best REI's and hopefully eventually being able to share my knowledge from experience one day.

A painful learning experience, to say the least. 

If you have had any experience with Viking Capital I would appreciate any feedback on your experience.Thanks