Section 8 gets a bad reputation, but most of the horror stories come from investors who never learned how the program actually works.

Most investors struggle not because of the program, but because they operate without structure.What’s the longest you’ve waited for a voucher tenant to get approved?

What kind of loans or programs should I look into as a first-time buyer?

After paying for several programs, coaching & taking advantage of as many free things as possible - I finally got my real estate license & joined a very influential investor friendly real estate brokerage.

Longterm debt on your part on cash flowing REI will be your best investment- US has to create $160T to refinance debt and Social programs devaluing your debt.Am I right?  

I would only use a private lender who is part of our Featured Lender Program at BiggerPockets. 

Same for 2-years of job/income stability.Tenant Default: 10-20% probability of eviction or early lease termination.Section 8: Class C rents usually meet program requirements, proper screening still recommended.Vacancies: 10-20%, depending on market conditions and tenant screening.Cashflow vs Appreciation: Should cashflow immediately, at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.Class D Properties:Tenant Pool: Majority of FICO scores under 560, little to no good tradelines, lots of collections & chargeoffs, but should have no convictions/evictions in last 12 months.

Then we plan to report loss for the expenses made to all the education, operation cost for Virtual Assistant, Coaching program etc..

After working on many transactions, I realized my next step is to start building my own investment portfolio.Right now, my main goal is simple:Buy my first investment property — starting with either a fix & flip or a BRRRR deal.I joined Brandon Turner’s First Deal Program and I’m here on BiggerPockets to learn, grow, and connect with people who are already doing what I want to do.

Having a clear exit upfront makes it easier to analyze the deal correctly, choose the right loan program, and avoid surprises later.A lot of my investor clients go into a deal already knowing whether their goal is to:– flip the property– BRRRR and refinance– move into a DSCR loan– or hold long-term for cash flowThat clarity allows them to approach the deal with confidence.Other investors prefer to wait and see how the property performs or how the market shifts before choosing their exit.