Question by Brad F: Who knows lowlifes on welfare/section 8? I need stories?
I’m writing a paper on people abusing government programs, particularly section 8 abuse. I am a property investor, landlord, go to school full time and work full time. I have very little freetime and work non-stop to support myself. I have no kids, as I know I could not support them to my liking. I always hear stories of people having kids milking off section 8. Can section 8 be used to purchase a house (I hope not)? I have a tenant that was a meth addict on section 8 for 20+ years, she looks like she’d be plenty capable of working. I’d like to hear your stories and feelings about the matter…
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Answer by taximomuv3
No they can’t use it to buy a house – it means they are getting government subsidized rental assistance. Section 8 is a good program for people who need short-term assistance, or for the elderly and disabled who need it long-term. The problem is that the program is so underfunded as far as administration and enforcement that they can’t keep up with the “low-lifes” as you call them abusing the system. We hear about people all the time who are driving escalades and such who are on the program, and it’s not right. It just takes money away from the people who REALLY need it.
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