Housing First REDUCES the low income inventory taking rentals out of the pool.  If landlords wanted to get a guaranteed rent payment, the Section 8 program is more attractive in my opinion.  But, in this high rent low inventory market, why?  I have a waiting list for my properties, don't even need to advertise when tenants move out.  Why expose your investment property to drug addicts who can trash your place with no recourse.  About 12 years ago, I evicted one of my tenants for cooking meth in my rental.  Spent $45k to change the gyp board, flooring and cabinets.  Sued the tenant in District Court and got a $50k judgment.  Guess how much you get when the plaintiff has no assets and wages to garnish.  Nada.  But I was lucky that the Feds didn't seize my property under the Substance Control Act.  The property owners that signed up for Housing First have no clue...