Use a good screening service to run your checks and work with what you have.

How smooth or painful this ends up being is often dependent on your current housing authority that deals with these clients.Keep in mind that you should screen Section 8 applicants as you would any other applicant. 

all cash that makes sense... but do your "screening clauses" impair your rights as a landlord?

The property underwent a full gut renovation, including the addition of a full-sized second floor and a finished basement.

I listed the property for rent in early December and had 100+ inquiries and 25+ applications.We screened, vetted, and signed a lease with a tenant a week later.

Yes, property management companies, including those with LLC structures, commonly provide a W-9 form to investors.

I've handled many quiet title actions, including at least one to go back behind Tax Title Services and correct errors, which resulted in that particular investor having wasted some money.  

A simple way is to craft an offer that includes what the agent get's paid or you can pay the agent separately at the closing table. 

This report will include all FHA MPR's and a cost estimate. 

The majority of my clients (and myself included) look farther South to Galveston for beach rentals for STR.