However, the doors are not the standard size....i.e. nothing at Lowes will fit the space.

There may be scenarios where you can get into a place for 10% down but lending standards have tightened significantly in the last few weeks. 

It was not a good buy according to the standards I use now, but it worked out.

The other thing that will keep you on the short list is to offer competitive pricing (standard pricing is easiest) and be prompt to respond to questions.

I am trying to learn more about the pros/cons of considering Section 8 (I would not plan to lower my rent, my standards for selecting a tenant, or my expectations for the tenant to follow the stipulations of the signed lease).P.S.

They will have their own underwriting standards, and very likely won't have the same net worth and liquidity covenants. 

None of them have a consistent/standard cash flow (which is really what you're looking for) attached to them...so why use them. 

It's fairly standard for a real estate investor / self employed person.TLdr - you're freaking out and blaming your CPA and you really need to stop.

It will include a manual more than 40 pages long establishing the standards, as well as specifying particular chemicals and other products to do the job."

Upgrading the kitchen, bathroom and appliances are standard changes to make.