If you want to go that route then do it before you Kilz the place.

My main questions would be: how long does the entire process take from applying to actually having possible tenants to start picking from, and how do they determine exact amount for rent (the amounts listed on the housing authority site seem way higher than market rent, I’m wondering if I will actually get those numbers or not)any other general tips or advice is also appreciated!

If you're considering multiple markets look at the apartment and SFH inventory, starts, and vacancy rates. 

As people transition to our area, they book our place to coincide with completing construction, sale/purchase of housing, etc…so, #1 location#2, growth of the economy, influx of jobs, etc#3, don’t laugh…have your house well decorated and take pro pictures to share.  

Colleen has a good point-were they renters or owners and what happened to their place? 

We are looking to rehab a place and then do a cash out refinance.Thank you.

I am a real estate agent in the Columbia,SC market, but I actually starting investing 2 years prior first.

If the numbers work, buy a place. 

Hello,I am just starting out.

Local bankers are a good place to start.