Are there programs to look into either state wide (NJ) or nationally that will help with down payment assistance or a construction loan?

The quick good/bad of Section 8:- S8 tenants tend to be rougher on the property (but not always)- Paperwork/inspections/etc. can be burdensome and tough to navigate (especially initially)- People often think FMR rates are guarantee rental rates but that's not the case- Usually the rent isn't 100% subsidized and a lot of people don't realize this- S8 tenants tend to stay a lot longer than cash tenants- Obviously, the guaranteed rent portionOverall, I'm neutral on the program.

To achieve a March 2025 multifamily property goal in Tampa, consider financing options like FHA or VA loans, local programs, and building a team.

We have done section 8 in a couple of markets and been happy with it, but the Tampa Housing Authority has been very hard to get a ahold of and I can't seem to figure out how to even enroll my homes in the program.

This pilot program could be expanded to the entire city if they deem it to be successful.

Unfortunately many lenders will see this as a red flag and may not take the risk to lend you the rest of the money even if you use stated income program or bank statement program but those are for self employed borrowers who have active income from their business but write off to many expenses that when filling their taxes their net income is really low or sometimes negative.

The main programs that study this show a far different look than the appropriate (private & costly) programs.

There are some really good programs, but some landmines out there as well. 

Luckily, it's directly spelled out in our governing documents that assessment debt can't be passed from previous owners to new owners. 

I have looked at some of the mentorship programs out there, but am hesitant because most are preaching the same basics that I'm already familiar with, and more importantly not familiar with the local market of where I live.Would like to create some relationships with wholesalers, realtors, etc., that are familiar with Houston and it's surrounding areas.