Set email alerts for price drops.Builder Websites: Bookmark "Available Homes" pages (e.g., Lennar.com/Orlando, Pulte.com/quick-move-in).

The positive reviews you do see are the direct result of Jason coercing students with continued access to him and his private facebook group by insisting you leave him positive reviews … before you actually see what you’ve paid for..Walk away.  

Government backed foreclosures get marketed via sites such as the HUD Home Store and Homepath websites. 

.- Know your tax position before you buy: Depending on your income type and how you structure the deal (LLC, partnership, etc.), you could be losing deductions or missing out on ways to offset rehab costs.If you’re not already working with a CPA who understands real estate strategy, that’s one of the biggest early advantages you can give yourself.

Not only did Marco have positive reviews in several review sites, but he still has positive reviews! 

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@Sean Poulosnot with a HELOC - a HELOC is for a short term position then a refinancenot commenting on the underlying investment here just the financing

Are you in a position where you can house hack? 

But I would note that using a direct booking strategy is best when your on platform conversion rate is already optimized - you've nailed your audience, your market positioning, your pricing.  

Going to go with, https://s8acquisition.com/ is a scam.1) Their website has zero information, it's just marketing crap.2) None of the pics show 1-4 family houses that they are trying to sell you.3) The pics are all glamor shots, not the reality of Section 8 housing.4) The principals under their "About" page are trying to project wealth & success - which is all markeing, NOT reality!