According to data from the Housing Authority of Baltimore City, demand for vouchers remains high, and resources are stretched thin.

After 3.5 years of being interested in real estate, learning, and making it my career, I am officially an "investor".

@Greta Andrews Dave Ramsey a nationally respected financial expert , best selling author, and financial advisor calls whole life( cash value) insurance a con job orchestrated on novice investors by “ enthusiastic ignoramuses” masquerading as financial advisors.Borrowing money from yourself and paying interest on your own money is a non common sense approach to investing. 

. - Is starting an official company/business the only way to obtain a net worth of $1 billion worth of assets?

The local housing authority is good but not fast.

If I were in your position I would ask for an official loan estimate from both the broker and service company. 

My partner was not on any official record.

The HOA might encourage swift action, but the authority usually lies with the city.PS: Texas counties have more power over land use regulations than cities in some cases, which can influence how properties in rural areas are managed after a disaste

FMR for Section 8 is $1396 in my area for the BR count, I’ve already contacted the housing authority and have my units listed on the section 8 board.

Once the house is out of probate officially and can be sold you will contract it.