The short answer if she has just received her voucher is no, they won't budge on their cap for what they will allow the initial rent to be, at least not without extra hoops.

Based on my initial research, I'm looking at the 21213 zip code but I'm open to others (no D class neighborhoods though). 

I'm seeking guidance regarding my initial rental property, which requires significant repairs.

Well, my initial thought is to create a game, similar to the Monopoly computer game.

Below is exact language for sec deposit.Roommate has to deliver to Landlord a deposit in the amount of seven hundred fifty dollars ($750)("Initial Deposit") before move-in.

Begin with lesser initiatives to obtain expertise and build a track record, then progressively scale them up.

It was initially his idea to invest out of state, but looking at the current market potential of Fresno and California in general (new laws restricting investors to put offers until 30+ on market, etc) I agree with him that it doesn't make much sense to invest in local real estate. 

The GC provided an initial very rough turn around time of 3-4 months to completion, which would have been to the end of October at the latest.

For one, I actually get leads (not prospects), and plenty of them.These are LEADS, as in people took the initiative to reach out to me to do business with, not prospects that your AI, prop stream, batch leads cold calling, driving for dollars, door knocking provides.You are not improving the performance of lead generation with AI.

In FL I had a guy who confirmed my criteria and then was upset when I denied for a criminal issue in the background check...because he plead 'no contest'.