In general, it is tough to find landlords that will take Section 8 (at least at the level of house I provide, B/B+) and so you'll get plenty of interest. 

The only way is to prove it by documenting.

Trying to cough up similar amount +new adjusted inflated price is very tough. 

The tough question can be in the exit with where rates are.

Just because the information is not as readily available online doesn't mean there aren´t people (agents, builders, notaries, accountants etc)  and resources that can prove to be invaluable. 

It is tough to be covered when it is a he said/he said situation.

It's tough for out-of-towners to compete and find a good deal, but if you're here and can drive the streets in your neighborhoods, do that!

I wanted to prove to myself that I could complete a project on my own.

@Sateesh Kumar, it's tough to give up on a 2.5% interest rate, although of course your unique personal situation comes into play.

Mike licensed Mortgage lender who can do residential owner occ loans is what a RMLO is.they are tough to find because most work for a broker that will not allow one offs.. when I was current with my RMLO license I thought about setting up for this business but too much work for to little money.RMLO needs to be a state licensed mortgage lender and NMLS registered to do owner occ loans.