Question 1

What is Section 8 investing and how does it work?

Accepted Answer

Section 8 investing involves purchasing rental properties that are eligible for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. The government subsidizes the rent, paying directly to landlords, which provides a reliable income stream.

Question 2

Can Any Property Be Rented To Section 8 Tenants?

Accepted Answer

Any property, including single-family homes, manufactured homes, townhomes, and condos, can be rented out to Section 8 tenants as long as the property meets the safety and quality standards and passes the housing inspection with the local housing agency.

Question 3

How Can I Ensure That I Will Get A High Quality Tenant?

Accepted Answer

Getting a high-quality tenant is going to be the most important part of the Section 8 process. You can be sure to get a high-quality tenant by following these steps:
 • Properly market for Section 8 tenants to ensure you have multiple candidates.
 • Have the tenants pay for background checks so that you can see their criminal history, credit, etc.
 • Ask why they are leaving their previous residence.
 • Get their previous landlord's contact information to ask him about the quality of the tenant and to ensure their stories line up.
 • Have the tenant send you photos/videos of their previous residence (They will most likely treat your home the same as their previous house).
Properly following these steps will ensure that you have a high-quality tenant. As a last line of defense, you can always remind the tenants that breaking the lease agreement in any way can result in an immediate removal of their long-awaited Section 8 voucher. This will be sure to make them stick to the lease agreement.

Question 4

What Are The Benefits of Renting to Section 8 Tenants?

Accepted Answer

Benefits include: Guaranteed rental income from government payments, reduced vacancy rates, and the opportunity to provide safe and affordable housing to low-income individuals and families in need.