The process of identifying a quality applicant is extremely difficult now with the amount of fraudulent paystubs, bank statements and IDs.

Hi Scott, if you have some time I teach a Section 8 series for Miami Association if Realtors. it’s on their YouTube channel.You don’t need to register in advance if you are purchasing a property that already has a tenant using Section 8 you would just fill out a vendor application and the owner would sign a change of ownership.

I'm reading an application that sounds as if my personal assets would back the loan.

In the areas you mentioned you will find applicants and some people who you would not expect will also have assistance.

Those are good for the basics but not for practical every day people applications. 

On the rental end where we live, there's more people needing rental housing than housing available and I just saw that with 7 applications on 1 unit.

Generally, I don't approve applicants who need reminding 

And no idea if LLPA is applicable.

I already spoke to his mother who‘S willing to fill up the application and do background check separate from her son.  

The application is done with IRS Form W-7, and foreigners must provide original certified identification documents.IRS Form W-7IRS Form W-7 InstructionsThe IRS has 'Certified Acceptance Agents' who are authorized to certify foreigner investors’ original documents and process the application.