I am local Realtor here in Southern California.

Like local senator office for some distric manager.  

He's based in the UK so he's not local to the markets he works in so you really need to vet their entire leadership and staff who manage the execution, not just the owner.

Just saw this on the local news this morning.Nothing changed yet, but maybe soon.https://louisvilleky.gov/government/planning-design/middle-h...

or instead of worrying about it.. simply pay the few hundred bucks and get a title commitment from your local closer/title company that will tell you where you stand for sure..

If I were able to acquire my next investment through cash and/or bridge loan, install my section 8 tenant and show a couple of months of rental payments, is there a lender out there that would use that lease and its accompanying Housing Assistance Payment contract I would have with the local housing authority? 

You can find them in local Facebook re groups and at re meetups. 

When you walk down the soda aisle of your local grocery chain, you think there's a zillion choices, bunch of companies all making cola and variations there of, but no, it is an illusion. 

You will need to get a local, rockstar Realtor, contractor, lender, and property manager.https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/core-four-real-estate-tea...

Check you local Real Estate Club first.