. § 1C-1701, we have broken the process down into four simple steps:File an authenticated copy of your judgment.

It is necessary to qualify for any loan    OT (not taxed for the next few years), side hustles (tips not taxed for the next few years), maximizing raises by committing to your best performance, etc.  

We know investors with 20+ doors they DIY manage,It's all about what you want to INVEST your time into.Most investors buy real estate to build wealth and cashflow, so they don't have to work so hard.DIY managing is the opposite of that.You can learn a lot by DIY managing your first 1-5 doors, but at a "tipping point" it becomes a 2nd job.

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Hi there, My name is Stephany and I'm looking to secure and flip my second piece of property. My first purchase was the Condo I'm currently living in located in NJ. I think the target is Philadelphia for the fix and f...

That is the biggest tip you will get.

.🏗️ Preparing Your Property for Section 8Pre-Inspection: Ensure no peeling paint, fix broken windows, check plumbing/electrical.Comply with HQS: A walkthrough by the PHA will verify habitability.Set Fair Market Rent: PHA sets the max payment based on local fair market rates.Sign HAP Contract: Your lease and a Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) contract bind the agreement.Annual Recertification: PHA inspects property regularly; tenants’ income is re-verified.🛠️ Grants & Funding OpportunitiesHOME-ARP Grants: Binghamton received ~$1.9M for tenant-based assistance and non-congregate shelter development WikipediaHUD Archives+4HUD.gov+4orb.binghamton.edu+4.NY State HCR Clean Energy & Housing Grants: Examples include the $3.2M for retrofitting Town & Country Apartments, with 98 units receiving project-based Section 8 broomecountyny.gov+4Homes and Community Renewal+4Wikipedia+4.Local Programs: Broome County offers community improvement grants and manufactured housing replacement funds caresny.org+12greaterops.org+12broomecountyny.gov+12.Federal Credits: Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) subsidize large renovations and new builds greaterops.org+9broomecountyny.gov+9Wikipedia+9.📈 Broome County Market & the OpportunityHomelessness is surging in the region—a 50% rise from 2020–22, with 483 people shown homeless in Southern Tier shelters; numerous still remain unsheltered WSKG.Housing Shortage: The county lost nearly 4,600 children from 2010–21, with 14,000 low-income workers unable to afford rents broomecountyny.gov.High Demand + Low Supply = Higher Rents & Low Vacancies.

Any tips on finding good real estate agents in my area who understand section 8? 

Jenny,As an FDIC Banker I hear this question about 3 times a week and it’s been a broken record in many states that the buyer should have walked away.

Any tips or secrets for people just starting out in the STR market?