The file downloads off of the government site as a .txt file.

That predictability is a plus for long-term cash flow planning.Infill Construction Opportunities: Submarkets like Northeast Columbia and Lexington are issuing more permits for small-scale residential construction — ideal for investors targeting build-to-rent strategies.Student + Government Rental Demand: With the University of South Carolina and a concentration of government jobs, Columbia offers a base of steady tenants in neighborhoods like Rosewood, Shandon, and Forest Acres.Landlord-Friendly Environment: Compared to more regulated cities, Columbia’s policies are still relatively favorable to landlords — especially those operating long-term rentals.💡 Investor Takeaway: Columbia may not be a “flashy” market, but it offers what savvy investors often value most: steady cash flow, growth potential in emerging pockets, and manageable entry costs.Anyone here currently investing in Columbia or considering it?

The government is corrupt and it’s not rare that investors loose everything.

That means the total amount of tax revenue collected by local governments shouldn’t increase just because property values did.To ensure that, the county will calculate a certified tax rate that brings in the same total revenue as before—unless local governments vote to raise it.Appeals & Reviews: What to Do If You DisagreeIf you believe your new value is off, you can request an informal review by submitting supporting documentation (such as comps or a recent appraisal).Deadlines for informal reviews:Residential properties – May 9, 2025Commercial properties – May 16, 2025If needed, you can file a formal appeal by June 6, 2025.

When dealing with federal, state, and local NOFA (notice of funds availabilities), do government funds allocated for affordable housing often get depleted from too many developers requesting funds for new projects?

Yes, just a regular conventional government backed

So basically two connected duplexes as the government sees it.

Based on what is in the One Beautiful Bill working its way through Congress:The federal government would get out of the S8 business and instead provide state-administered block grants, allowing states to set their own eligibility rules and benefit levels.The budget for these block grants would be slashed by around 40% from current levels.Able-bodied adults without disabilities would be limited to two years of assistance.If this passes as is, I'd expect local governments to guarantee a smaller portion of the rent as they try to spread their money out over more people.

The file downloads off of the government site as a .txt file.

Guaranties and Insurance: VA and FHA loans are guaranteed/insured by agencies of the federal government.