Which a Drivers License or government issued ID would do for me.  

Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't the eviction moratorium extension recently signed by the president (hopefully with corresponding CARES refund) only for federally-backed rentals? 

Housing choice voucher (HCV) is a federal program (HUD) administered at the local level by the city or county housing authority...section 8 is just 1 HCV program.

Yes, they sort of do come "free and clear" - as long as you aren't chasing a mobile home (they don't always come with the land), and as long as there are no other "government type" liens to deal with.

Flood Insurance historically has been expensive that is due to the government having a monopoly on the coverage for over 50 years, with nowhere else to go and if you are required to purchase it for the loan then they got you.

Best to hire a qualified electrician to inspect the electrical system of the house and make recommendations based on safety considerations, as well as federal electrical code and local code.Keep in mind that electrical needs of the 1950s vary greatly from that of today.

For some it's what drives the economy (industry, college town, seat of government, etc.).  

I did get a Federal earthquake/flood insurance policy, in addition to my regular insurance for the flip we're working on. 

Gotta love government efficiencies.

I guess ERISA law governs here.