Once the funds are up and they can't repay the loan(s) back because offering free services are just enticing new investors that do not have a real system setup.

Even first-time flippers should be able to get these terms: Application/Credit Report/Upfront Fee: $0Appraisal Cost: $0Down payment: 10% of purchase price (= 90% LTV)Rehab funding: 100%Interest payments: Paid only on amount drawn (non-Dutch)Prepayment Penalty: $0Reserve Requirement: $0Max Funding: 80% ARVMax Funding 95% LTCClosing time: Measured in days, not weeksI hope this helps. 

I know I won’t actually be getting that right away because it should be going to savings for emergency funds for the property.

Donating money to large (FEMA, Red Cross), local organizations or Go Fund Me pages would be the quickest way.

Once you have a deal they will guide you through the process and even help you attain the funding with out coming out of pocket or using your personal credit.

Other than paying for an appraisal or BPO (and maybe a credit report), you should not pay a lender anything until your loan funds.

After 45 + years as a real estate investor, broker, lender, fund manager and syndicator, I’ve become aware that the “dream” of many investors and investor “hopefuls” is to be able to generate enough cash flow to live off their real estate holdings and accumulate enough wealth to make “work” optional.

While they mostly aren't lying, they leave out a lot of reality.Why would a government funded program like S8 pay MORE than market rents?

If you're helping me fund a section 8 SFH, then no.

Doesn't sound like it would be too difficult to get funded.