Some questions that I have include:What are the specific regulatory requirements for residential assisted living homes in New Jersey and New York, and how do they impact operations?

They don't get high appreciation, largely due to the fact that the loans for them have a high interest rate and require a larger down payment as well.  

I am happy to speak to what I have seen as the most common set up from a tax perspective to give you a starting point for a deeper discussion, but ultimately you will want to speak with your CPA in conjunction with an asset protection attorney because this requires a deep dive into your specific situation.  

Obviously the homes I am looking at will be in potentially run down/less than desireable areas... the key for me is to not be in the "go in that area and you get killed for being there" areas. 

It is required to be a street legal vehicle. 

If you want lenders to consider the new value, you can do a cash out refinance after satisfying the seasoning requirement.

The syndicate ran out of cash reserves and doesn’t have enough to purchase the required replacement rate cap.Foreclosure/DIL/short sale may be the best option.  

To begin, it's important to familiarize yourself with the requirements of the Section 8 program, conduct thorough research on the local market, and connect with Section 8 offices.

We are considering taking out the required cash to make up that total from our savings, brokerage, and 2x TSP loans from our individual accounts.

You want to ensure that your lender is doing their upfront due diligence on the deal, has programs to get the deal done if the final numbers come in different(low DSCR requirements, favorable rent guidelines, etc), and is offering you excellent customer service.