Section 8 Isn’t Guaranteed Money—Screen Harder

[James Wise]

Section 8 Isn’t Guaranteed Money—Screen Harder

Section 8 can be a powerful investing strategy in Cleveland, Columbus, and Toledo, Ohio, but it is not automatic money. The government may pay a large portion of the rent, but the tenant still has responsibilities—and if you do not screen hard, you can still end up dealing with nonpayment, damage, and eviction. Smart Section 8 landlords screen payment history, prior landlord references, and tenant behavior before handing over the keys.