Batool Hussain
Deal Too Good To Be True?
I am an OOS investor and found a quadplex that I am interested in. I am getting mixed feedback on the area in KS - from the area is not where one would feel safe at night, to there is a lot of investment going on in K...
Chris Jackson
Section 8?
Hey BP. I am about to acquire and fix up a downtown rental in a low income part of town. Could anybody give me advice on how to get certified for section 8 housing, and if there are any pitfalls I should watch for? If...
Alberto Fernandez
Government shutdown implications
Will the government shutdown affect section 8 rent payment or lease renewals in illinois (CHA or HACC). Appreciate any insight or perspective regarding this potential issue. Thanks
Jeremy Hua
I cannot find a qualified tenant for my duplex, and it's depressi
Hi everyone, I purchased my firs time duplex last year in what I'd call a B- to C+ area of the Columbus, OH market. I've had at least 100 inquiries, but it's been difficult to find anyone that isn't a smoker, and has ...
Mike Doubek
Screening for verifying self employed income/section 8 inquiries
Hi everyone, I am currently in the process of getting ready to rent out my condo but have been a bit overwhelmed with the screening process. As it stands, I have a couple who are interested and have filled out the ap...
Patrick C.
Finding renters.... section 8 or no .. Minnesota
Working on getting my SFH in St.Cloud MN up to speed and rented out. seeing if anybody has had good/bad experience with section 8. Been told to avoid it at all cost, and others have told me do it just make sure to ge...
William Quinones
CITYfheps or Section 8
Hello All, Im currently in contract to purchase a 2 family in Brooklyn, NY as an investment property. Im looking to put in either section 8 tenants or CITYfheps tenants. Wanted to reach out to the community about whi...
Rick Baggenstoss
Housing Veterans thru VASH which is similar to Section 8
I recently started learning about the VASH program -- a program to provide homes and other support services to chronically homeless veterans a full service program. These Vets don't have rental history, credit histor...
Sandra Regnell
Section 8 rentals - Washington State
Am I required to participate in Section 8 if someone with a voucher applies? I listed my requirements and the applicant told me, before applying her income didn’t meet minimum requirements. I am not well versed in Sec...
Arthur Banks
Sec. 8 tenant income to rent ratio
In the Tenant Screening: Ultimate Guide it's recommended that the tenants income is at least 3X the rent. Those of you who follow that rule and rent to Sec. 8, how do you handle the income to rent ratio seeing as t...