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Daniel Cordoves SFH vs MFH for First Ever House Hack and # of Bed/Bath
4 February 2026 | 3 replies
I've noticed that having a least a 2 bed to 1 bath ratio is good.
Audri Flores 3 bed 1 bath cabin on Lake Conroe
30 January 2026 | 2 replies
Comp-based value: Pull sold cabins in Lake Conroe from the last 6-12 months - similar bed/bath, lot size, lake access.
Ozan Somunkiranoglu Sec8 around Detroit area
4 February 2026 | 2 replies
Quote from @Ozan Somunkiranoglu: Hi everyone, O’m planning to start investing in Section 8 properties and have been researching the Detroit area.
Cade Anderson Hoping to be a successful real estate investor and section 8 relator
26 January 2026 | 2 replies
Learning the fundamentals and building real relationships early makes a big difference, especially in Section 8-focused investing.
Manuel Angeles Eric Spofford Section 8 Course
27 January 2026 | 34 replies
He has a webinar about investing in properties with Section 8 tenants, and has a course teaching how to invest in Section 8 for $1,997.I wanted to see if anyone here has invested into his systems. 
Alan Santini Eric Spofford Section 8 Investment Program
25 January 2026 | 10 replies
Make sure you stay up to date on section 8’s processes and you’re welcome to leverage our experience when investing in section 8 in Cleveland.
Rhett P. Anyone Signed Up with S8 Academy - Section 8 Housing Program?
1 February 2026 | 37 replies
I only invest in Section 8 properties and am very weary of the companies that I have seen "helping" investors in section 8. 
Sacha Cameau Moving to St. Louis — Looking for Insight on Potential Rental Property Investment Opp
6 February 2026 | 0 replies
Louis and I’m interested in getting into rental property investing, specifically single-family homes (3-bed/2-bath and 4-bed/3-bath).
Marie C Benoit Duplex deal analysis
7 February 2026 | 17 replies
.• For rent comps, pull similar unit types (ex: 2–3 bed rentals within a 1–2 mile radius), even if they’re in duplexes, triplexes, or small apartment buildings.• If the units are different layouts, price them individually based on bed/bath count, square footage, and condition, then add them together for total gross rent.• When in doubt, underwrite conservatively — slightly lower rents and slightly higher expenses will protect you on the back end.• Make sure you’re factoring in realistic expenses: vacancy, maintenance, CapEx, management (even if you self-manage), taxes, and insurance.Since you’re trying to buy in the next 3–6 weeks, I’d also suggest mapping the deal structure early — purchase price, rehab (if any), financing type, and long-term plan (hold vs refi).
David Schabel Help with dishonest PM company now resulting in potential lawsuit with former tenant
29 January 2026 | 17 replies
It’s not their house after all, they’re not going to weed garden beds for hours, clean meticulously etc. like an owner or professional would.