It seems like there's enough people doing both that there should be a good software solution...

My understanding is that they find credit unions to lend and they seem to get very competitive interest rates.

They seem like good people on the phone. 

The best people to help you with all your questions and get the right entities set up for your specific needs, would be Anderson Business Advisors.

My understanding of how section 8 works is you request a rental amount and then they tell you how much they approve? 

It's not just about making more money, it's about living a life that's long and full with those you love.One of the above pillars is giving back and one way I do that is to help people just getting started find, not just the next property and get them to sign a contract, but to also get people set on a path of success and show them the things that I wish someone had shown me when I started out years ago. 

Commercial real estate has taken a downturn in these commercial buildings are turning into residential buildings as people are working from home more often.

If I were you I’d talk to some lenders to understand their process and how fast they can close. 

If you are the LL, either an attorney can write one up pretty quickly if it's a complicated lease with special provisions, or your State Association of REALTORS should have a promulgated form you can use (I've had people pay me $150 to write on up for them in Texas where I'm licensed). 

However, I understand investing out of state comes with its own drawbacks so I am not sure if that would be a great idea as a first property.