With those, you at least have the option of selling off a part or all of your interest to another investor after a few years.

Is it a live mentorship or all online? 

In summary, do you think it's a good idea for me to partner with someone for my first deal, put in some or all of the money, take a smaller return, but gain knowledge and confidence to start on my own in the future?

We hired a remediation company, who recommended that we strip all the drywall/plaster from the walls to treat the smoke smell within the wall cavities. 

Payments that you make normally fall into one of 3 buckets100% of the payment can be factored in somewhere on the returnPartial payment can be factored somewhere on the return0% of the payment can be factored in somewhere on the returnHouse-hacking also has considerable tax implications in the event that you want to sell this property.You can potentially defer a portion or all of the gain on the investment property with 1031 exclusion.You can potentially exclude a portion or all of the gain on the personal residence with section 121 exclusion.

Many companies out there who drill holes all over and can fill cavities with foam insulation and then just drywall work. 

3rd federal savings and loan might do it they are based in OH however I think they want to be first loan holder so it would need to be paid paid off free and clear also I was told they have a heloc that they will pay a portion or all of the closeing cost I used them on my prime residence vary good rates however the rep I worked with was very vary slow with responding and pushing things along good luck I will be doing this same thing on 2 rentals soon so be sure and post what you figured out thanks

There is nothing different about a Section 8 tenant from a non-Section 8 tenant other than they are getting some assistance with part or all of their monthly rent. 

Are you looking for financing for the acquisition, rehab, permanent financing (take-out loan), or all of the above?

We never should be all-in buying or all-in selling.