There are also two solid downpayment assistance programs - one for Columbia specifically and one for anywhere in SC.

Have you considered using a 1st Time Home Buyer Down Payment Assistance Loan or Grant to purchase a small multifamily property that you can also live in?

We are always here to assist in guidance depending on the situation and what your ultimate goals are.

I'm very interested in creative financing options with sellers as well.Right now I'm using propstream to help assist in data collecting to focus on off-market deals. 

Let's connect and see how I can assist you. 

One in the SF Bay area that has been around a LONG LONG time is BAWB which stands for Bay Area Wealth Builders - they might be able to direct or assist you.

Can anyone assist me?

Thank you in advance for your assistance and recommendations.Best regards,[Your Name]

I've read (all my knowledge is theoretical) that tenants on government assistance can be really rough on properties (I also see that as painting with a broad brush) but the government assistance side of that is pretty stable income, and it doesn't seem terribly difficult to raise rent either, just requires 60-days notice instead of 30. 

Lets put another assistance program on top of that.