@Nicholas Stout Normally when I hear landlords make the conscientious decision to "convert" their properties to Section 8 rentals, they have a real estate problem wrongly diagnosed as property management or tenant issues.

@Na Connolly, talk to an eldercare lawyer there are likely multiple issues to consider here.

@Kyle CarterFor PM, ask how many rental properties they currently manage, what types of properties they specialize in, and their process for screening tenants and handling maintenance issues.

We are now beginning to crack down more as some insurance companies for property owners are asking for copies of all renter's insurance policies to issue liability coverage on properties.Aside from having in leases that renter's insurance is a requirement, how do others actually enforce the tenant getting it?

Those can indicate poor management, deferred maintenance, difficult and expensive upkeep like ocean front which will bring up issues with rising oceans, insurance, and hurricanes. 

But I am running into issues on the cash out refi side.

You would expect a clean title at close so if there is some issue, then either it would be resolved by the seller or the deal would fall through.

It is a safety issue. 

We consider this issue closed.

The reason sellers cannot sell these properties through the traditional market is often due to certain issues, and 98% of the time, these issues are not beneficial to you as a buyer.