More importantly, I can start off 2025 with a realistic foundation.

For investors with Section 8 / Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) properties in Indianapolis, there has been an important update that may impact rent projections, renewals, and acquisition strategy.Indianapolis Housing Agency has adjusted Section 8 payment standards.Payment standards are now ZIP-code based and, in many areas, lower than prior standards.Why this matters for owners and buyers:Maximum allowable rents can now vary significantly by ZIP code, even for similar unitsSome landlords may experience lower renewal amountsPreviously viable deals may not pencil out the same under new standardsUnderwriting based on older metro-wide payment assumptions may be inaccurateItems investors may want to review:Current payment standards for each ZIP code where you own or plan to buyUpcoming lease renewals and possible rent adjustmentsRehab budgets vs. post-inspection rent limitsWhich Marion County ZIP codes still support strong cash flow under updated standardsStrategic implications:ZIP-code-level analysis is now critical when evaluating Section 8 acquisitionsInvestors may need to shift focus toward locations with more favorable payment standardsLong-term hold strategies for 2026 and beyond should reflect these adjustmentsPosting this for awareness and discussion.

Here is an interesting article that seems to suggest that its becoming a more balanced market...  

Can't believe I've never heard this discussed on BP, podcasts or anywhere else. If you have an existing mortgage on a property and want to refinance, you will typically pay a second mortgage tax on the full amount of ...

Because I live out of state, it’s important for me to work with a manager who has strong systems, clear timelines, and consistent reporting.

We recommend you get management contracts from several PMCs and compare the services they cover and, more importantly, what they each DO NOT cover.

We recommend you get management contracts from several PMCs and compare the services they cover and, more importantly, what they each DO NOT cover.

I have been reading the posts and articles on this platform and it gives me hope and I am eager to learn so I can start my real estate investing journey!!  

honestly the articles and press releases have been unclear.Hence my call to the BP universe, I know we've got  quite the cbus cohort here...Anyone have more incites on these changes past the basic news articles out there? 

We are a mid sized PM Co and use Lynx so it is important to interface with them.