@Kaleb Garrett TVA has a program called Green Invest that helps landowners develop largescale solar projects.

Planned energy-efficient HVAC installations will replace outdated ceramic heaters, reducing tenant utility costs, lowering insurance premiums, and qualifying for utility reimbursement programs—a win-win for tenants and investors alike.Inflation HedgeReal estate is historically a strong hedge against inflation.

As the economy shifts, there will be new ways to grow your portfolio, but success will require staying nimble and informed.Bessent’s commitment to cutting the federal deficit involves a mix of spending cuts and revenue adjustments, which could directly affect government-funded housing programs and infrastructure investments.

Provide clear instructions on where and how to pay to avoid confusion.Recover Security Deposits: The current property manager is legally obligated to transfer tenant security deposits to you or the new management company.

I have not heard of one of those, but am gearing up to buy my second house and could possibly use some sort of loan program like that!  

Additionally, I expect applicants to follow instructions in the advertisement and application, to make and keep appointments, to show up on time for appointments, dress and behave appropriately at appointments, and in general demonstrate throughout the process that they are someone that is easy and pleasant to do business with.

I have made an instruction sheet with an example for each taxing authority I remit to.

Hi Treza,Not sure where you are in the process there, but when your ready to exercise financing options please reach out, it's very difficult to find a ground up program for inexperienced borrowers without having an experienced GC sign on the loan with you which in turn is not easy to find. 

Look into Illinois first-time buyer programs for potential grants, and think about leveraging business credit once you’re established.Good luck!

Here’s what I did when I withdrew from the STR programs.