If some happen to line up and you can do a 1031 great.

Please see  background on deal below, as this will be my firdt purchase.

I have recently came across some videos on working with Section 8 on rental properties.

If the investment was a poor one, continuing to lose money on it is...just losing more money. 

Is there anyone here on BP that lives in Dallas Texas that invests in Section -8 type properties ?

There, you'll find detailed information on investing—both in general and specifically in Las Vegas.Before I continue, note that the charts only include properties that match the following profile, unless otherwise noted.Type: Single-familyConfiguration: 1,000 SF to 3,000 SF, 2+ bedrooms, 2+ baths, 2+ garage, minimum lot size is 3,000 SF.Price range: $320,000 to $475,000Location: All zip codes marked in green below have one or more of our client’s investment properties.What we are seeing:The chart below is from the MLS and includes ALL property types and price ranges.Rental Market TrendsThe charts below are only relevant to the property profile that we target.Rentals - Median $/SF by MonthRents had another slight drop MoM ($1.18/SF vs $1.19/SF).

From my online research the prices are too high and pretty much a not so ethical way off doing business.

Hey Casey, No real way to tap into the equity on your home until you have completed it.

My credit score is over 720, while my partner's is around 541 (on both Equifax and TransUnion), due to a collection that we've since paid.

My budget is 850k and I'm focusing on the below priorities:1.