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This case study explores the successful acquisition and preservation of a failing rural rental housing project by a mission-driven nonprofit organization. The case study highlights the challenges faced, the financing sources utilized, and the factors that contributed to its success.
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Case Study Texas Rural Rental Housing Preservation Academy June 7, 2018
Case Study • Acquisition of failing 515 project by mission driven NP • Short sale, acquired for appraised value • Small Complex (18 units) in very rural community • Loss of subsidy and affordability can not be replaced • Original construction/loan: 1975 • Major rehab with LIHTC: 1998 • Investor exit: 2013
Case Study • RD had a loan in default, unpaid property taxes, out of state ownership, poor property maintenance • Initiated foreclosure process • Negotiations took some time, original owner difficult to work with • NP made the case to funders to save the affordability
Case Study • Total Project Cost $1,313,000 • $830,000 physical improvements • $175,600 for rehabilitation (12 units) • $654,400 new construction (6 units) • $315,000 property acquisition (short sale)
Case Study • Sources of financing • RD-USDA $315,000 • West Virginia Trust Fund $215,000 • Federal Home Loan Bank AHP $500,000 • West Virginia HOME funds $150,000 • Private bank loan $85,000 • Owner equity $48,000 • Total: $1,313,000
Case Study • Reconfigured property now has 12 two bedroom units financed by RD-USDA with rental assistance • One six unit building split off from deed allowing tear down of damaged building (water, settling issues) • New building has 8 one bedroom units with no RD overlay, have HOME rents, affordable. • County H.A. providing vouchers for one bedroom units
Case Study • Factors for success • Committed NP preserving affordable housing • Local ownership • Good relationship with H.A. for vouchers • Supportive elective and public officials • Strategy/plan for acq/rehab had flexibility • Great communication between NP and funders • Persistence • Patience