Maybe it's a processing fee, an application fee, etc?  

Its relatively easy to manage the process once you do it a couple times.   

There is nothing inherently different about the process of working with Section 8 between SFH, small or large multifamily. 

You sound like the brave side of the coin in that you did due diligence and respected the process.  

@Kyle CarterFor PM, ask how many rental properties they currently manage, what types of properties they specialize in, and their process for screening tenants and handling maintenance issues.

Additionally, a lender deposit ranging from $20,000 to $100,000 is necessary, along with a rate lock-in fee that typically amounts to 2% of the loan amountIn the process of raising equity, it's crucial to be diligent while filling out necessary forms and securing required verifications.

A good score is an easy "yes", but a bad score is an "ask more questions" in my process.

Rents will rise much at a much faster rate, so the challenge of finding cash flow (enabling more investors to become "capable") will gradually recede as SFR cap rates gradually expand - it will be a process, not an event - over the next few years.

How much will depend on how well their processes are designed.

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.