Government-backed rentals
Find your first Section 8 rental without guessing the numbers.
See what Section 8 pays in any ZIP code, and what a house actually cash flows, before you buy.
The founder
Ben Jerlecki, founder of Rich From Section 8.
Every real estate tool I tried was built for regular rentals. None of them showed what Section 8 actually pays or how the numbers work. So I built one that does.
How it works
Find the house
$50k to $120k, 2 to 4 bedrooms, in proven Midwest and Southern markets.
Run the real numbers
Check every listing against what HUD actually pays in that ZIP code.
Line up financing
DSCR loans at 15% to 20% down, or seller terms.
Close and place a tenant
Pass inspection, submit the packet, and the housing authority pays its share monthly.
What the numbers can look like
Example
Detroit 3-Bed
- Bought
- $45k
- HUD Rent
- $1,660/mo
- Cash Flow
- $957/mo
Example
Memphis Single Family
- Bought
- $65k
- HUD Rent
- $1,420/mo
- Cash Flow
- $780/mo
Example
Cleveland 2-Unit
- Bought
- $85k
- HUD Rent
- $2,200/mo
- Cash Flow
- $1,150/mo
Illustrative examples. Actual results vary by market, price, and financing.
Questions
Don't Section 8 tenants trash the house?
Screening determines tenant quality. Voucher tenants often waited years for their voucher and risk losing it if they're evicted.
Doesn't Section 8 pay below market rent?
Often the opposite. In many working-class neighborhoods, HUD's Small Area Fair Market Rent pays $300 to $800+ above private market rent.
Do I need Section 8 experience?
No. The software underwrites HUD rent, market rent, cash flow, and deal score on every listing. You learn local housing authority rules as you go.
Are the cash flow numbers exact?
No. They're estimates based on FY2026 HUD rent data and listing data. Always confirm payment standards and utility allowances with your local housing authority before you offer.
See if your first deal is closer than you think.
Free · About 60 seconds · Your next step, instantly
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