1-on-1 with Austin Baxter: Why Section 8 Cash Flow Is the Most Underrated Strategy

He’s the founder of Baxter’s Rentals, a real estate investment platform and educational community focused on empowering investors to earn consistent cash flow through Section 8 rental properties and smart portfolio growth. Austin’s approach has helped investors create six-figure passive income streams, achieve work-life balance, and build long-term wealth on their own terms.

But Austin’s journey started long before Baxter’s Rentals.

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Driven by a mission to prioritize family, financial independence, and meaningful impact, he developed a system rooted in proven real estate strategies, reliable vendor networks, and community support. Today, Austin is helping others replicate his success — from setting up LLCs to acquiring, marketing, and managing profitable rental assets.

In this episode, Austin breaks down the biggest mistakes new investors make, why Section 8 can be a powerful cash-flow strategy, how to evaluate deals effectively, and exactly how he would build his real estate portfolio from scratch today.

This is a masterclass for any investor who wants to generate passive income, automate their rental business, and build a scalable real estate engine that lasts.

📌 Timestamps

00:00–01:00 – Intro — Who Austin Baxter is & why his system matters

01:01–01:54 – How Did You Get Into Real Estate?

01:55–03:13 – Why Section 8

03:14–05:19 – First Deal

05:20–07:18 – What Mistakes Are Investors Making in Section 8

07:19–09:28 – A Deal He's Working on Right Now!

09:29–10:34 – Where is he Getting His Deals And Where He Is Investing

10:35–12:50 – What Properties Makes Section 8 Worth It?

12:51–14:14 –Tenant Screening Process

14:15–17:15 – Scaling

17:16–18:18 – Essentials

18:18–19:46 – Who is Section 8 For, Who is it not for?

19:47–21:30 – Future of Section 8

19:47–23:00 – How Would He Start If He Had To From Scratch

23:01–25:45 – What's Next For Him?

25:46–28:03 – Conclusion & Inspiration

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