Keep analyzing those deals, keep improving your knowledge, and keep looking for those creative opportunities.

Does this mean I won't have section 8 anymore?

We would then rent the back unit for market rates and keep the tenant in the 1b/1ba unit. 

He sure needs it.One option is to get family contact info and keep calling once you have it.   

@Michael LeaheyIt looks like you're following the forum Landlord Forums & Rental Property Questions which is why you keep getting alerts whenever there is a new discussion. 

I would add, make sure you have good landlord resources as you enter into the landlord domain-lease agreement fitting your situation-resources for your tenant application process -needed landlord forms and notices-education resources-management tools (e.g. software to keep all records, pictures, payment history, etc.)Best wishes.

Meaning I want to maximize the cash flow, but do not want to go to C- neighborhoods.

When large limb breaks off it means the tree has problems.

I mean if you go to buy a car and offer the dealer the advertised price , then someone else walks in at that moment, and says I want to buy the same car , the dealership doesn’t make you bid highest price! 

They do not provide advice nor keep up with every development in every section of the tax code.