MHPs are an eyesore, and board members of every growing city can’t wait for a developer to bulldoze the park and throw up some condos.

Key Details of the 45L Tax Credit:The credit offers up to $2,000 per eligible unit for builders and developers of residential homes that meet specific energy efficiency criteria.To qualify, the units need to meet or exceed certain energy performance levels in comparison to the national model energy code (e.g., the 2006 or 2009 IECC — International Energy Conservation Code).Cost Considerations for a 90-unit or 112-unit Project:The actual cost of qualifying for the 45L tax credit depends on various factors, including:Energy Efficiency Compliance: The primary cost will come from ensuring that each unit meets the required energy efficiency standards, which typically involve energy modeling, certification from third-party energy raters, and potentially upgrading insulation, HVAC systems, windows, and other components of the building to meet the necessary performance levels.Energy Modeling: Typically, you'll need to pay for an energy consultant or engineer to model the building's energy performance and ensure it qualifies for the credit.

Most lenders require a leased property to qualify for a cash-out refinance, especially with a DSCR loan, which is based on rental income.

Tenant issues are more likely to arise and then you have the owner....many aren't qualified expertise wise or financially to weather the storm.

You Can Only Have 35 Non-Accredited InvestorsRule 506(b) allows an unlimited number of accredited investors but restricts you to only 35 non-accredited investors.However, there’s a catch:Non-accredited investors must be financially sophisticated.They must have enough experience to evaluate the investment risks.From the SEC:“Securities may not be sold to more than 35 non-accredited investors… [who] must meet the legal standard of having sufficient knowledge and experience in financial and business matters to be capable of evaluating the merits and risks of the prospective investment.”If you’re planning to include non-accredited investors, make sure they qualify—or you could be violating SEC rules.3.

The two common ways to get rents up is 1) to move qualified family into the unit for a year 2) perform and extensive rehab such that tenant occupancy is not possible. 

Rev Proc 2008-16 does create a safe harbor for your investment intent at 2 years of investment use coupled with  some other qualifiers.  

I am not a tax or legal professional so please take this to someone much more qualified.

Newsom signed that order post-LA fires making it illegal to increase rent beyond 10% in those areas impacted by the fires (one source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/01/25/la-county... )If I understand you correctly, you're saying that PriceLabs is behind the increase in rates for your properties, taking them to either 10% or beyond of an increase which I'm sure is something someone on their board or engineers must be aware of- as an issue.

Finally had the board of supervisors sit down with her and correct her.