Quote from @Ozan Somunkiranoglu: Hi everyone, O’m planning to start investing in Section 8 properties and have been researching the Detroit area.

Hey BP fam,
I see a lot of investors (especially starting out) trying to save that 8-10% by self-managing. I get the math, but honestly, I've seen it backfire more often than not.
A few things I've noticed that usua...

Heat tap works pretty well....The P-trap is a very very easy thing to forget can be an issue. 

Maybe there is a sink or an old laundry hookup/drain that isn't being used where the trap dried up allowing sewer gas to enter.

Quote from @Sandy Hu: I wanted to share a recent deal structure that may be helpful for anyone sitting on equity in a high-cost market.A client recently:Did a cash-out refinance on a California primary residenceUsed the proceeds to purchase a single-family rental in MichiganIs closing in early FebruaryWhat made this work smoothly:No relocation requiredProperty manager is picking up keys immediately after closingClient transitions straight into passive monthly incomeNo short-term rental or active management involvedThis wasn’t about chasing appreciation—it was about:Redeploying trapped equityImproving cash flowKeeping the setup simple and scalableI’m seeing more CA homeowners explore Midwest rentals when local numbers no longer make sense, especially when paired with professional management from day one.Happy to answer questions around:Structuring equity deploymentOut-of-state investing considerationsWhat to look for (and avoid) in Midwest rentalsHope this helps someone thinking through similar options. 

Learning the fundamentals and building real relationships early makes a big difference, especially in Section 8-focused investing.

"Right now with cash flow numbers it's a good way to trap a lot of capital at low margins"Yes a lot oof investors are buying at stupid numbers right now.

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. 

I’d stay on the ownership/investor side and partner with experienced operators or management teams who already know this space.I’m hoping to learn from people who actually do this and can share what it’s really like:• What actually works vs what just sounds good online• Common mistakes / traps to avoid• Regulatory reality• What “healthy, realistic” numbers look like• What makes a good owner–operator partnershipEarlier in my career I lived mostly in the analytical world.

Don't get stuck in this trap really vet the people before going into business.