The receipt also likely needs to be provided to the tenant within 30 days of their lease ending.

As a last resort, I would even be willing to lease the land, provided that I be compensated for the improvements when it sells.TIA

Point by point:1 The appraisal impacts your financing. 

Bookkeepers are fairly inexpensive for the value they provide.

Obviously, this can impact your overall cash flow. 6) it’s important to find an agent that knows the area well and understands how to work with an investor, as the process is very different than buying a primary residence. these are all things to consider, and there is going to be a learning curve associated with the process.

They were not able to provide references due to client confidentiality.  

You may seek advice from lenders and brokers on finding a suitable mentor, most will be able to provide one for you.

My question is, if I accept the payment (the assistance payment from the government to a low-income tenant), will my property be recorded by the government as "low-income" housing provider?

I would enjoy all the contacts anyone could provide for me!  

It increases the liability risk, it increases wear-and-tear, the tenant is using your property to produce an income, the extra traffic could impact their community, they may be operating in violation of the law, and more.If I caught someone doing that, I send them an immediate cease-and-desist.