Section-8-Scout is a Chrome extension that helps you find and evaluate Section-8 rentals on Zillow and Realtor.com.
Users
54
+5 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
1
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#106K
#88K among extensions
Version
3.0
updated 28 Jan 2026
Users
monthly, 2 years
Latest, 19 Oct 2026:54 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
Ratings count
monthly, 2 years
Latest, 19 Oct 2026:1 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month
The Chrome Web Store rounds user counts down to the leading digit, so the user line moves in steps. The ratings count is exact and is the better signal of real adoption.
About Section-8-Scout
Find Cashflow-Positive Section 8 Deals in Seconds
Section 8 Scout shows you Fair Market Rent (FMR) data and cashflow calculations directly on Zillow and Realtor.com property listings. No manual lookups, no tab switching—analyze investment opportunities instantly while browsing.
Key Features:
• Instant FMR Overlay - See HUD Fair Market Rent for all unit types (Studio, 1BR, 2BR, 3BR, 4BR) right on the listing page
• Monthly Cashflow Calculator - Automatic calculation showing estimated monthly cashflow after mortgage and expenses
• ZIP Code Market Insights - View popularity rankings and search activity to see which markets other investors are targeting
• Customizable Expenses - Add your own expense profiles (property management, maintenance, etc.) for accurate cashflow analysis
• Works on Zillow & Realtor.com - Seamless integration with the most popular real estate sites
Perfect For:
• Real estate investors focused on Section 8 housing
• Investors analyzing rental property cashflow
• Anyone evaluating properties with Fair Market Rent data
• Investors looking to identify high-opportunity ZIP codes
How It Works:
1. Install the extension (it's free!)
2. Browse Zillow or Realtor.com listings as usual
3. See the FMR overlay appear automatically on property detail pages
4. Get instant cashflow estimates based on HUD data and your expense settings
5. View ZIP code popularity rankings to see which markets other investors are targeting
Additional Features:
• Historical FMR trend data for each ZIP code
• Market popularity indicators (#1 most searched, etc.)
• Dark/light theme support
• Syncs across devices (when logged in)
Why Section 8 Investors Love This:
Traditional property analysis tools don't include Fair Market Rent data—you have to manually look up FMR by ZIP code, calculate cashflow separately, and cross-reference multiple sources. Section 8 Scout does all of this automatically, so you can focus on finding great deals instead of doing data entry.
Best Investment Tool for Section 8 Real Estate
Stop switching between tabs. Stop copying ZIP codes into separate calculators. Start analyzing deals at the speed of thought.
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Free to use • No credit card required • Works on Zillow & Realtor.com
Visit section-8-scout.com to learn more or access the interactive map for ZIP code analysis.
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6 months
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