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Section 8 Opportunities

As an Investor, you are looking for ways to generate “guaranteed” income and this may well be one area that has yet been UNTAPPED. Section 8 just collected hundreds of applications from those in the community who are seeking to be placed in a Section 8 home. There may be as many as 600 homes NEEDED for this program to facilitate the new applications!

If you are not familiar with the process – but are interested in having your Vacant homes made profitable – this may well be an alternative worth checking into. The benefits would include: having a tenant that is accountable to a city program as well as the lease – if they fail to do their part – they stand to loose the whole Section 8 program; guaranteed monthly rent – paid in part or in full by Section 8 directly to you; and even possibly – working with a tenant under these terms who after 2 years could do a purchase of the property!

I am asked -many times- about “property management” and while there are companies who provide this service, some real estate companies may even include a property management department; I make available this recommendation: Investor’s Nest. They are familiar with the Section 8 program, their requirements for the home (standards of condition, repairs and tenant policies), they are local and they know the business of investing in property and what is involved with tenant and property maintenance. Investor’s Nest was created to offer these services for those who are out of the area or who do not want to be involved in the daily process. They can work from the very beginning of the stages in preparing the home for Section 8 inspection and implementation into the program, facilitate repairs that may be needed, interview the Section 8 candidates for the best tenant for your property as well as the property maintenance (or any portion of those services you choose.)  All rental income continues to be directly to you – the owner.  If you have questions, please feel free to discuss terms and opportunities available.

Recommended Reading

There are many authors on the subject of real estate and I am often asked by potential / new investors what I recommend to get them started. With so many selections, this could be a never ending Post in its self! What I will say, if you are just beginning – there is a mind set that is needed (as much as the business savvy) and reading can be a good place to start. My first two picks are below – feel free to add your own suggestions and or comments…

Think and Grow Rich

Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids about Money¿that the Poor and the Middle Class Do Not! (Rich Dad's)

Homes I’ve Represented Investors

Working with Investors is another great opportunity to work with someone with a different perspective. Investors are not a typical buyer – in that they are looking for the home that needs repairs (to what extent usually depends on their experience level and location to the property.) They see the “diamond in the rough” and are willing to take the time necessary to complete repairs and find the right buyer. They usually also make for “motivated sellers” when they go to put the property back on the market. Perhaps even offering Seller Financing that will assist more buyers to be able to afford the home. A deeper working relationship is cultivated between an Investor and the Realtor they may use, as each offer a critical aspect to the deal that is necessary for the marketing of the property.