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Logan M. Making Changes via HUD for Manufactured Homes?
14 March 2024 | 2 replies
That trend stopped after the 70's but manufactured housing was a major contributor towards creating stable affordable housing.If we want to tackle our housing shortage we need to get serious about it.Here is a quick summary of the HUD changes: HUD Actions for Manufactured Homes and Communities:HUD announces a comprehensive set of actions to increase availability and affordability of manufactured homes.These actions are part of the Biden-Harris Administration's Housing Supply Action Plan.Manufactured housing is a key component in the strategy to boost housing supply and reduce costs.Preservation and Reinvestment Initiative for Community Enhancement (PRICE) Program:HUD launches the PRICE Program, a $225 million competitive grant opportunity.The program aims to preserve and revitalize manufactured housing and communities.Funding supports repairs, rehabilitation, replacement of units, infrastructure upgrades, and community resilience.Available to states, local jurisdictions, tribes, nonprofits, community development finance institutions, and other eligible entities.FHA Draft Policy for Manufactured Home Communities:FHA posts a draft policy to solicit public feedback.The policy aims to promote stability and affordability for individuals and families in existing manufactured home communities.Allows resident-owned cooperatives and mission-oriented borrowers to access FHA-insured financing for purchasing or refinancing.Updates to FHA's Title I Manufactured Home Loan Program:HUD announces updates to FHA's Title I Manufactured Home Loan Program.New methodologies for calculating loan limits to align with current market pricing.Expects the new loan limits to incentivize more lenders to participate and expand program usage by buyers of manufactured housing.Annual Recalculation of Title I Loan Program Limits:FHA will recalculate Title I loan limits annually to keep pace with home price changes over time.This ensures that the loan limits remain aligned with market conditions.Ginnie Mae's Title I Loan Securitization Program:Ginnie Mae takes steps to reinvigorate its Title I Loan Securitization program.Revisions to financial eligibility requirements for Title I Issuers to reduce barriers and increase lender participation.HUD's Ongoing Support for Manufactured Housing:These actions build on HUD's continuous efforts to support manufactured housing.Earlier actions include a proposed rule for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program emphasizing the needs of manufactured housing communities.Recent Updates to CDBG Notice:HUD updated the CDBG in Support of Housing Activities notice to allow the use of funds for acquisition of manufactured housing units, services to homeowners, and investments in infrastructure and resilience for manufactured housing communities.
Paul Woolley REI Newbie from Maui to San Antonio Intro + digital marketing case study coming soon
14 March 2024 | 3 replies
We launched some paid advertising, however the results were bad.About 6 weeks ago I started doing deeper research on his particular business model and I began putting the pieces together to help generate some leads and get him and my sister back to making money again.Fast forward to just over a week ago since I completed his setup, and so far he’s had 5 appointments to view job sites so he may submit bids, and he’s locked up 2 contracts worth $15,500 and $31,500 totaling $46,000 in new business.This case study serves to support any REI professionals seeking inbound leads including…

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Rob Anteau The Value of Professional Interior Design for Short-Term Rentals: Experience and Cost
14 March 2024 | 16 replies
Many can probably launch and operate utilizing less initial investment and allow the revenue to pay for upgraded furniture and furnishings. 
Nicole Heasley Beitenman We scored a great deal on furniture for our second MTR. Here's how.
13 March 2024 | 6 replies
We're gearing up to launch our 2nd MTR.
Hong Zhu Do you decline a guest who has no reviews?
13 March 2024 | 25 replies
We just launched our first STR which is a small house in a quiet neighborhood near a large university.
Brandon McLean ​The 15 Essential Items Every Short Term Rental MUST HAVE
14 March 2024 | 35 replies
There's many of these floating around but here's my final list based on the STR we launched in January:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-zjlwrDlC2...
Kelly Worley How Quirky is YOUR Property? (My two cents from a Branson perspective)
12 March 2024 | 7 replies
Most of the inventory in my area (Branson, MO) consisted of condominiums with a smattering of houses.
Josh Schaap Driving for Dollars - Direct Mail Campaign Advice
13 March 2024 | 11 replies
If you launch a space shuttle and that MF blows up, ..
Nicholas Keller Seeking Mentorship in Real Estate Investing
12 March 2024 | 11 replies
Put in the effort, build relationships, prove your value, and improve your odds of finding someone to help launch you on your path.
Naomi McMahon I am looking at a deal on a 15 unit portfolio. Help!
11 March 2024 | 3 replies
I'm unsure how financing works for buying a portfolio as most of the units are condominiums scattered amongst the county.