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Marc Winter Stay on top of this housing discrimination pitfall
24 May 2019 | 50 replies

Hi All:Just came across this article and thought it might help landlords and managers keep on top of a growing trend:
How To Avoid A Fair Housing Claim Over Source Of Income Discrimination source of income discrimina...

Thomas Gagnon Questions to ask potential section 8 Tenant
29 October 2024 | 10 replies

Hello everyone,

My company has developed our Tenant screening process ver thoroughly and over many years. That said it's been a great learning process and has been successful in the markets we've been in.

Recently w...

James Conaway Section 8 renter approval criteria
12 May 2024 | 9 replies

I have to existing rentals that are luxury condos and have a system to get renters approved. I now have a low income 4plex that I would like to rent to section 8. Do the same approval policies and procedures apply to ...

Matt Buchalski Section 8 housing in Ft. Worth
12 February 2017 | 6 replies

Hi everyone,I am a fairly new member of BP. Im closing on my first SFR next week and I am looking to grab a couple more in the next 90 days. Does anyone on this board have experience with accepting S8 on their propert...

Fermin Saucedo Housing Vouchers/ HACC/ Section 8- How do I become an expert?
24 June 2015 | 13 replies

Hi, I have a couple investment homes in the suburbs of Chicago that have incredible upside potential for rent to section 8/ voucher holders. The Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) has recently disclosed new renta...

Cheryl C. How to "income qualify" a section 8 tenant?
21 June 2011 | 20 replies

What ratio's do you LL's use to qualify a section 8 applicant? I have a prospective tenant with a voucher for $1,575 (the rent amount) and an SSDI income of $908/yr. This person also receives food stamps in an unkno...

Jeff S. Section 8 charge what they will pay?
28 May 2014 | 48 replies

Haven't done a sec 8 for many years and now have an applicant. I just lowered my asking rent. If it is below what sec 8 pays can I ask for the higher amount? After all it is worth more with all the hassles. Would p...

Maggie B. Section 8 a good idea?
1 October 2024 | 6 replies

Hi everyone! I am currently considering the possibility of investing in properties in strategic locations under $100k and listing them on section. I understand these would probably not be the ideal tenants. However, I...

Frank Fiore Jr Do you have to accept applications from Section 8 Individuals?
12 March 2019 | 50 replies

When I have an apartment for rent; do I have to accept applications from individuals that are utilizing or qualified for Section 8.

Can I just state I am not renting to Section 8, or that I am not Section 8 q...

Jonathan Scheeler VIRGINIA Section 8/Affordable housing question
16 November 2020 | 5 replies

Alright S8 wizards.  We are on a ratified contract for a duplex (3/1 each side) in Petersburg, VA.  Current rents are $700, but market is around $900.  However, in looking at different strategies for this property, Af...