All Forum Posts by: Brandon Rosenblatt

Thank you all for your comments.  I have a friend who knows a retired Section 8 inspector. I'm hoping to talk with him in the next week or so to get some more details on what benefits, if any, there are in terms of being able to collect higher rents from the government.   It seems unlikely to me that the government would pay more for a house that has central A/C, as that seems more like a luxury than a necessity.  That said, stranger things have happened.  I will repost once I have more information on this topic and let everyone know what I decide.  

I put my first investment property in Baltimore, MD recently.  I am about to start the rehab and plan to rent it as a Section 8 property once I'm finished.  I am deciding now what level of renovation will give me the most "bang for my buck." I've heard that Section 8 pays more for properties that have things like ceiling fans, central air conditioning, and washer/dryer in unit.  That said, I haven't been able to find definitive confirmation on this topic. Moreover, I would be interested in hearing some firsthand experience on how much extra income I could expect to see if it justifies the added initial expense.