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238: Rookie Reply: Section 8 Investing and Which Cash Flow Markets Make Sense w/Ashley Hamilton
238: Rookie Reply: Section 8 Investing and Which Cash Flow Markets Make Sense w/Ashley Hamilton
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36 minutes
Released:
Nov 26, 2022
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Podcast episode
Description
Section 8 investing isn’t as scary as it seems. Most landlords will opt to not rent to section 8 tenants, fearing non-payment or just getting stuck with a bad renter. But, this means that the tens of thousands of potential tenants, waiting with guaranteed rent, have nowhere to stay, while you struggle to fill an empty unit. Ashley Hamilton, Detroit-based investor, thinks that not renting to section 8 tenants could be a huge mistake.Welcome back to this week’s Rookie Reply! This time, we’ve got Cullen asking: Is it a bad idea to invest in properties out of state where the housing market is cheaper and more affordable for us? Or would it be better to save more money and invest in the market we are currently living in?Good news for Cullen, we’ve got a cash flow market expert here to help answer his question!If you want Ashley and Tony to answer a real estate question, you can post in the Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group! Or, call us at the Rookie Request Line (1-888-5-ROOKIE).In This Episode We CoverCash flow vs. appreciation and when to start investing out-of-stateBuying in affordable real estate markets and what to look for before you investSection 8 investing and how “guaranteed rent” can help boost your property profitsAction steps to take when identifying a rental market or potential investment propertyTenant screening tips that’ll keep your portfolio at 100% occupancyThe one thing you’ll need if you want to be financially free through real estateAnd So Much More!Links from the ShowFind an Investor-Friendly Real Estate AgentAshley's InstagramTony's InstagramReal Estate Rookie Facebook GroupBiggerPocketsMLSThe BiggerPockets Real Estate PodcastReal Estate Rookie Podcast10 Deals on a $20K Waitress Salary With Ashley HamiltonInvestor Update: The “10 Deals on $20K/Year” Investor’s Explosive GrowthBiggerPockets ForumsBiggerPockets CalculatorsConnect with Ashley:Ashley's InstagramAshley's BiggerPockets ProfileCheck the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-238Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Check out our sponsor page!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Released:
Nov 26, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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