What are the density requirements?

I have some of the required funds in a HYSA, but will most likely need to draw from another account and I'm curious which method is the most efficient in terms of taxes/capital gains, penalties, loan repayments, etc.Based on my previous transactions in the market, I estimate ~$45k cash to close: $20k for the down payment, $15k for closing costs and prepaids, and $10k of starting reserves.

LIHTC properties can have requirements that stay with the property for up to 15 years.

Known as an Improvement or Build-to-Suit Exchange, the process requires a Qualified Intermediary (QI) to hold the proceeds, and an Exchange Accommodation Titleholder (EAT) typically oversees the improvements.

Your payment requirement would rule you out for us. 

Avoid PMI and then go to a local credit union and get a heloc after closing to gift the money back.Have this as a tool in your tool belt but pursue use of the 3.5% FHA, knowing that you will be at a competitive disadvantage if you are competing with non FHA buyers, then you can call in the favor from your gift person.Just know that if someone gifts you down payment money, your bank will require them to sign a letter stating that it is in fact a gift that doesn’t need to be paid back.

How do you think the 2 relatives will feel about having their rent raised or being required to pay rent period?

Again, knowing nothing about this particular company, my bet is that type of company will require money up front just to consider whether they can help you out.  

We only require a soft credit check as well. 

If any of the proceeds touch the sellers hand the IRS sees it as taking profit and you will have to pay taxes on that portion.Net proceeds - Is the net sale, minus any Equity in home being sold.I find a lot of investors who want to purchase less than their reinvestment requirements will do the calculation to see what their tax burden would be if they purchase less than they sell.