Section 8 lending advice

[Nathan Alton]

Hey BP community,

I am looking at a 4plex that is section 8 approved and have a few questions.  The property is in somewhat of a warzone, on a level of 1-10 (10 being the worse) it's a 6.  

If the property is section 8 approved and fully rented, does that make the lending process easier or tougher?  Would it be smarter to go with the conventional funding route or a private/hard money lender?

Any referrals for the Missouri area?