The tax law is way to vast to multitask.

The vast majority of commercial loans require 25% down and there is a method behind that madness.

There are definitely good folks that have section 8 vouchers, but the vast majority land lords would probably prefer to rent to A and B class renters than deal with section 8.

Wanting to do something wise with the funds, we dove into the libraries, podcasts, and anything else we could get our hands on for RE investing. 

The business requires a vast knowledge of landlord-tenant law knowledge, discrimination laws, basic construction, accounting etc 3) I don't recommend starting this type of business without E&O Insurance.

QED: The 2nd Amendment doesn't apply to landlord's restricting firearms within their rentals and, generally speaking, the vast majority of states do not have laws explicitly curtailing that right for landlords.Have a great Monday.

May cost $150 but that's cheaper than another month's vacancy (pretty good response but one of the more expensive methods)-Yahoo Real Estate (I've had little success here)-Contact local university/grad school housing office and provide them your info-Put up flyers at your local coffee shops, library, grocery store and any other hangout.

Commodities are likely similar in most markets but labor is vastly different especially considering insurance requirements and whether or not your tradesmen are unionized. 

I'm guessing it might be a hard sell if they haven't looked into out of state investing themselves which is probably the vast majority right?

Bruce, based on what I've heard the vast majority of people use AirBNB & VRBO, in my personal opinion I would not worry about adding to other sites as well, especially if you're staying pretty booked.