You can't discriminate based on income source so if a person qualifies with the section 8 subsidy, you technically have to accept them.

If I go the conventional mortgage route and finance for 30 years I would qualify for the lowest interest rates due to my superior credit.

This is my primary residence, so it doesn't currently qualify for a 1031 exchange but I'm looking into making it a rental and what that would look like. 

If you are serious about REI, learn how to wholesale no matter what direction you will go into.With wholesale skills you will have access to amazing deals.

I have no idea what steps i need to take or if i qualify for a loan that big. 

I have no idea what steps i need to take or if i qualify for a loan that big.

I learned that skill in my previous/current service business.

The things that worked and that you needed to be very good at in 1980 1990 and 2000, are the same skill sets that you've got to have today in order to be successful as a real estate investor.

Plus, cold calling will build skills that will aid you down the road. 

I emailed him back to get exactly what would qualify as legal when trying to rent out a basement.