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4 September 2024 | 4 replies
(If your project is primarily housing or incorporates housing specific funding sources, you will need to apply through the Department of Housing rather than through this program.)The funding sources that a project can receive include the Chicago Recovery Plan (CRP), Housing and Economic Development Bond (HED), Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (NOF), and Tax Increment Financing (TIF) which have all been combined into a single, streamlined grant program with unified rules and regulations.
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10 September 2024 | 43 replies
TheSeattle Times editorial boardSeattle’sOffice of Housing last month released an unprecedented $14 millionto stabilize the balance sheets of affordable housing providers infinancial trouble.Turnedover to The Times editorial board after a public disclosure request,the 24 applications for emergency funding read like a collective cryfor help.Landlordsreport that some tenants are not paying rent, a trend that worsenedduring the pandemic.
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9 September 2024 | 12 replies
We keep them up to date on a monthly basis.When our clients' tax pros file their tax returns, we get a copy and make any necessary adjustments so each client's fixed asset balances match their previous tax returns.
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7 September 2024 | 3 replies
Balancing short-term capital needs with long-term learning and growth objectives is crucial.Good luck!
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9 September 2024 | 18 replies
We have to do a calculation to see what your remaining entitlement will be and that will be based on how much your 1st home mortgage balances is as compared to the current Conventional Loan limits in the county that you purchase your second home in.
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7 September 2024 | 5 replies
Before you buy, make sure to get the latest rent roll (a breakdown of what tenants are actually paying in rent), the tenant ledger (which shows their payment history—whether they’re paying on time or carrying a balance), and of course, a copy of each lease agreement.Too many investors rely on what the seller says, which often doesn’t match up with what the tenants are doing.
1 September 2024 | 2 replies
I am trying to balance my overall portfolio and would like some advice on how people would balance this if they were in my shoes to in order to reduce risk and increase overall gains.I currently have 2 rental properties and 1 primary residence as well as cash and brokerage funds.My main questions I’m looking for thoughts on are…- What percentage would you keep in reserves?
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5 September 2024 | 4 replies
If the work is not 100% complete by the end of the Escrow period, may implement a .50% (on total loan balance) extension fee that will cover an additional construction term of 60 days.
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9 September 2024 | 22 replies
In this case, the FHA would not approve the loan, serving as a good check on prices.However, with the new 5% down Fannie Mae loan, this check and balance is no longer in place.
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5 September 2024 | 6 replies
This will also give you education on saving money and managing a business as like anything in life, there will be income and expenses and you need to always maintain that balance.