Rates/pricing has to play a part of course, BUT knowledge and responsiveness is actually more important. and to answer your second question, well, look at my last sentence for the answer. 

They look for basic health and safety issues, and the Section 8 office has a phamphlet with their requirements. 

You may want to look at capital gains implications if it has been a rental for 3 years (assuming you lived in it right before that). 

I’m looking to prioritize in small and large multifamily properties.

looking the condo price in the city dropped a lot in the past 3-4 years, specially after covid. 

Typical properties we are looking at are around 400k.

Anything to look out for or any advice for first time buyers in Albany, GA area?

I am also looking at owner financing one of my properties and had the same questions. 

Instant book on and don't look back. 

I absolutely love looking for dilapidated buildings and reimagining them as different spaces!