I wasn't sure if there was an "industry-standard" way to approach investors, luxury brokerages, etc. 

The Major international border project is nearly complete called the "Gordie Howe International Bridge" This will increase the connectivity between Detroit and Windsor Ontario and create synergy which will change both riverfronts and the surrounding neighborhoods "As one of Canada’s most significant infrastructure projects, the Gordie Howe International Bridge is creating thousands of jobs and driving economic activity today and will serve as an important trade corridor for Canada and the U.S. once complete and for generations to come.

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The standard is your intent and  how you can demonstrate the intent of the property. 

I don't think it's worth it to me in the long run from past mistakes and I'm going to stick to my standards.

Sounds like an internal policy decision that you will never win, regardless of any reasonably prudent measures you take.

You are subjected to regular section 8 inspections, but as a good landlord you'd want to keep your properties up to standard anyway.

People say it can save around 30% on average, but of course you're internalizing some risk, too.

This above is the tiniest snippet of the "golden nuggets" we have developed into our "gold standard" lease.

In my area you dont apply as  "Landlord" once you have a section 8 tennat application they inspect your specific property to make sure it meets there standards.