You are estimating using financing at today's rates, BUT over time you will likely be able to refinance to a lower rate.

Interest rates were very high in the 80s and 90s.

You could partner and offer a preferred equity position (i.e. payment of a set interest rate on a monthly basis + some type of fixed annualized return when you either refi or sell).But with either option, which are your most realistic options for this deal, you will have to show some significant upside.  

It looks like there are about 1,200 listings in the "Village of Four Seasons" section near the Bagnell Dam.The entire area rates really low for seasonality, so you may consider how much a week in the summer will actually cost you if that's your "break-even" time.Happy to give you more data if you're eyeing a specific property or ZIP code.

The response rate was great, and we ended up finding an older lady who was moving to a senior living facility and wanted to sell the house as-is with no contingencies.

You want to know where they have studied, how often have they done that procedure, how amazing is their success rate etc. etc right?

I was planning to go to med school, but realized that I wanted to go that route so I could dump earnings into real estate.

I'm wondering how people go about leasing their section 8 properties when max rent allowance for a zip code is significantly higher than market-rate (non-subsidized).

You may end up paying a higher interest rate on a higher payment. 

Is there a difference in rates or process?