I stayed in touch with all of my investors who bought off of me to see how well they did and my biggest joy was when they returned to buy more or told their friends about me and what I do! 

Have multiple strategies when you're putting deals together so that if one doesn't work well, you can pivot.  

I'm in Virginia beach as well, Ill keep you guys in mind.

Hi Adam,The seller pays the seller commissions and (usually) covers the buyers commissions as well so you shouldn't worry about those fees.The 10% vs 20% I feel like is a personal opinion.

I’m a realtor in Indiana and have an investor client doing really well with Section 8 rentals.

But again, if you're going to take it down to change out furnishings anyway, then the timing could work out well.

I recommend you hire an attorney for this until you know the process well enough to do it alone.

What's the best way to navigate this situation regarding the application process as well as the lease administration?

I am not worried so much about maximizing it rather than that it gives me a bit; because as more of the estimated $150000 property mortgage I want to take is paid down, the numbers get a bit better with appreciation as well.

Three and four units properties tend to be slightly more investor facing, but there are still a lot of regular buyers that pick up three and four units as well.