Although I can imagine a lot of munis wanting some security that the damage will be remediated, I don't understand how the city gets the funds.

As an agent, you are just a representative of the broker, and you have powers granted to you as an agent of your broker.

I once checked with the state on a grant to repair housing and rent it, but the grant was only available to sell houses, and only to low income people.

Thnx for your advice Ibrahim, I value all good advise and take nothing for granted...

Best use is lending funds secured by RE.

Much better to invest the funds while keeping them inside the retirment accounts.So with good information, you can accomplish what your instincts are telling you you should be able to do, in order help secure a better retirement for yourself.Happy to help,Alan

Just got the verification today on a small house large lot in Alamo California. My team will be tearing this one down to one wall. (existing 1500sqft) We will be building a 4000 sqft new house in its place. Lot Cost $...

Generally, as long as your can secure a return on investment higher than your interest rate, you should invest instead.

Maria, Being an independent contractor isn't bad; however, your boss would have to give you a raise to account for their half of Social Security and Medicare.

Or by Whole Foods recieveing 1M in grants saying the complex will be a new version of WF going after a different demographic?