It seems like I haven't done anything in the last few weeks, but the truth is that I've been preoccupied with 2 major tasks: Taxes and Neighborhood Revitalization. The first is obvious. With so many LLC's, I've been bogged down with closing books and moving Quickbook files to the CPA as quickly as possible. My investment partners are really on my case to get these done.
The other is a very interesting animal that I discovered last year, but has been around for a long time. Various cities and counties all over the nation are granting funds for the purpose of repairing low income housing. These grants may not be widely publicized, but the money is there. In one of my markets, I've set a goal to repair a total of 4 properties this year and I am currently on my 2nd project. Roofs and windows will be replaced, fresh coats of paint will be applied, falling fences will be repaired, and landscaping will be automated with new sprinklers. This type of financial assistance always makes me do my "happy" dance. They also make me feel alot better about all the taxes I pay each year.
Visit my Projects page at JumpStartREI.com to see the progress of these revitalization projects.
