@Leah R Grier So I went and looked at the Beaumont Zoning regulations and to the best of what I read if it’s in a Historical District it says you have to pay a $20 application fee and go before the historic commission and have a public hearing with your proposal of any changes to the structure and plans and color changes, use changes, etc. the same applies to the main building, any changes must be approved by the commission.

This is/was pretty common in applications where you want to minimize sound transfer (like a condo). 

I use and love Cozy (apartments.com now) for applicant screening and rent collection.  

They asked me to email them an application, which I did.

If they don't pass your screening you pass and move on to the next applicant (Sec 8 or not).Initial inspection is just like any inspection.

Only thing it lacks is a decent grocery store.

You can usually even just sign up immediately by filling out a form, without any real application process. 

It might not be the best best rate but the application process has been fairly simple and while I have my primary loan officer it is not uncommon for me to send correspondence to his boss that I have known throughout the years who is the head of the mortgage department for all of their branches during the process too.

He offered to advertise on the internet, interview applicants, provide me with the top three candidates so I can vet and approve.

I'll be sure to store that in my bank!