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Liz Lynn Section 8 Tips?
9 December 2023 | 4 replies

Hi everyone! I am wondering how y'all feel about Section 8 housing? Have you rented through the program? What would you consider the pros and cons? What advice would you offer your beginner self? I am just starting to...

Dennis O'Loughlin Section 8 pitfalls?
4 April 2024 | 16 replies

My wife and I are considering purchasing our first 6 unit apartment building.  The numbers are looking good so far but our only question is that 3 of the 6 units are rented to Section 8 recipients.  We have never had ...

Serena H. Section 8 Fail
17 January 2016 | 2 replies

Good Morning All.Can you tell me what happens when you fail a Section 8 inspection? We did not open the letter until 3 days before the updates/corrections needed to be ready before the final inspection and they were n...

Angel Negrete Section 408 IRS
21 November 2016 | 4 replies

Hello, I've been reading a few books about real estate investing and I ran into using your current 401k and turning it into a "Real Estate IRA" to purchase investment property. Has anyone else heard of this? 

Andres Pepping Section 8 experiences
20 June 2024 | 6 replies

Hi everyone!
I am starting out in the rental real estate investment space and considering Section 8 rentals - not necessarily limited to any specific city (would appreciate suggestions). I am interested in hearing ab...

Account Closed Section 8 Questions
2 November 2016 | 3 replies

Hi,
My husband and I just purchased a property in Mobile, AL. that we are currently thinking about making section 8; however, I have a few questions and am looking for advice. Questions:
1.) How much do you ask for a...

Robert Florence Section 8 rentals
23 June 2016 | 2 replies

looking for the best area in or near Tampa for renting to section 8 tenants. Also need help finding these low priced homes not in blighted areas but still less than 50K really looking for less than 25K . Any realtors ...

Account Closed Section 8 Inspections
15 December 2018 | 6 replies

Currently closing on a property in Wilmington and I wanted to know if anyone had any experience with Section 8 inspections. Were you able to pass the first time? Anything you wish you knew before going with the inspec...

Maurice Evans Section 8 (Maryland)
17 August 2017 | 2 replies

I have a former client who is looking to lease her current home to her mom who qualifies for the Affordable Housing Program (Over the age of 65 years of age/making less than 50% of the median).  The former client is l...

Ray A. Section 8 question
21 July 2015 | 1 reply

If a lease/rent is more than what Sec 8 pays, can the tenant pay the difference? If so, any additional docs/notices...etc needed?