What is AMI? How to Calculate if You Qualify for Affordable Housing in Hawaii
Table of content What is AMI? How to Calculate if You Qualify for Affordable Housing in Hawaii Key Takeaways What is AMI? (The Yardstick) The "HHFDC vs. HCDA" Math Trap How to Calculate Your Income (The Compliance Way) The "Side Hustle" Trap (Uber, Turo, & Cash)...
Utility Allowances in Hawaii: How High Energy Costs Impact Your Net Operating Income
Table of content Utility Allowances in Hawaii: How High Energy Costs Impact Your Net Operating Income Key Takeaways The Math: Gross Rent vs. Net Rent (The NOI Killer) The "Split System" Revolution The 3 Ways to Calculate UA in Hawaii 1. The PHA Schedule (The Default)...
The Year 15 Pivot: What Hawaii Owners Need to Know When Tax Credits Expire
Table of content The Year 15 Pivot: What Hawaii Owners Need to Know When Tax Credits Expire Path 1: Resyndication (The “Double Dip”) Path 2: The “Qualified Contract” (The Hail Mary) Path 3: The Non-Profit ROFR (The Battleground) Comparison: Which Exit is Right for...
The Application Checklist: Everything You Need to Apply for a HAPI Property
Table of content The Application Checklist: Everything You Need to Apply for a HAPI Property Key Takeaways Quick Look: The 4 Document Packs 1. The “ID Pack” (Who You Are) 2. The “Income Pack” (What You Earn) 3. The “Asset Pack” (What You Own) 4. The “Hawaii Life”...
Senior Living in Hawaii: Finding Affordable, Safe, and Vibrant 55+ Communities
Table of content Senior Living in Hawaii: Finding Affordable, Safe, and Vibrant 55+ Communities Key Takeaways 55+ vs. 62+: Which One Are You? Independent vs. Assisted Living The “Asset Trap”: Selling the Family Home Designed for “Aging in Place” Getting Around Without...
Section 8 vs. Affordable Housing: Explaining the Differences in Hawaii Programs
Table of content Section 8 vs. Affordable Housing: Explaining the Differences in Hawaii Programs Key Takeaways Section 8 (The Housing Choice Voucher) Affordable Housing (LIHTC) Project-Based Section 8 (PBS8) Can I Move to Hawaii with Section 8? Quick Comparison: Which...
Navigating HHFDC vs. HCDA: Understanding Hawaii’s Different Regulatory Bodies
Table of content Navigating HHFDC vs. HCDA: Understanding Hawaii’s Different Regulatory Bodies Key Takeaways The "Bank": HHFDC (Hawaii Housing Finance & Development Corp) The "Mayor": HCDA (Hawaii Community Development Authority) Quick Look: HHFDC vs. HCDA The...
LIHTC 101: A Developer’s Guide to Low-Income Housing Tax Credits in Hawaii
Table of content LIHTC 101: A Developer’s Guide to Low-Income Housing Tax Credits in Hawaii The Two Flavors: 9% vs. 4% Credits The 2026 HHFDC "QAP" (Your Rulebook) The "Income Averaging" Strategy Honolulu Specifics: Bill 7 & 201H The "Placed in Service" Deadline 2026...
HUD MOR Survival Guide 2026: Tips for Project-Based Section 8 Managers
Table of content HUD MOR Survival Guide 2026: Overview for Project-Based Section 8 Managers Key Takeaways The "Common Findings" Hall of Fame Mastering HUD Form 9834 (Addendum A) The Desk Review: The Audit Before the Audit The EIV Master Binder Checklist Staff...
Avoiding the 8823: Common LIHTC Non-Compliance Pitfalls and How to Fix Them
Table of content Avoiding the 8823: Common LIHTC Non-Compliance Pitfalls and How to Fix Them Key Takeaways The "Physical Trap": NSPIRE & Salt Air The "Big Three" File Pitfalls Financial Impact: Disallowance vs. Recapture Special Section: Casualty Loss (Fire &...