For financing renovations or improvements on your Section 8 rental property, there are several options to explore, including grants and specialized lending programs like the Community Investment Program.

Community Banks are more likely to work with you as an investor, but they are going to require higher liquidity from you, a significant deposit relationship, and will likely not be as agressive with the loan terms that you might find with lenders that specialize in investor deals.

One of my meetings there was with a real estate lawyer who specializes in legal contracts.

I have been a funding source for Montalongo students  Vertucci students rich Dad students.. nothing special with that part of this program.

If they don't specialize in a certain skill, they know someone who does.

#1 Start with the Texas Property Code regarding leases.   

It's heavily dependent on what the tax code allows and who is interpreting the tax code.

There's room for flexibility within the tax code depending on your strategy.Hire a tax pro to help you navigate this. 

Find a STR that cash flows (yes there are plenty as long as you are not looking in Orlando), purchase and self manage for the first year, find a CPA that specializes in the cost seg, and then you can find a PM or continue self managing.  

Specially on large 3/2 units currently bringing in about $3,500.