We only have 4 units on section 8 right now, but in general, the system works well for investors IF you have a solid property manager who understands the subsides and does proper tenant screening.   

@Vernon Welch II most tenants offering to pay their rent upfront are trying to compensate for negative qualification issues.NEVER override your screening process just because someone offers to pay several months upfront!

I introduced them to a mid-sized brokerage in the area (from what I’ve heard, they’re picking up steam) who specialized in finding off-market opportunities that don’t get plastered all over Zillow.

A roof, HVAC, and foundation on a $80k house cost the same as a roof on a 250k house (assuming a similar size but better location) with a similar PITI to rent spread.

IMHOThere are more international students staying, I've seen it where I work (at a university), but many of the newcomers are not students and a country our size can't handle that many people in a relatively short period of time. 

Which is easier to deal with than a non paying tenant.Once they're gone, you'll need to tighten up your screening process or find a PM to take over.

Quality over quantity.7.Master Delegation and Automation: PM is a complex industry with many moving parts—marketing, maintenance, leasing, screening, and more.

The design requirements are as follow:1. 6 bedroom (maximum allowed by the septic requirement based on lot size)2. 5 bathroom (Almost each bedroom has a ensuite bathroom) 3.

The size of your rental operation is one of the factors in this determination. 

I'm pointing it out because there is no way a channel of your size is worth anywhere near the money you say you were offered.Actually, likely quite a bit more, if you value it based on a GCI multiple.