Certifications

This three-part interactive certification focuses on the fundamentals of asset management with an emphasis on overseeing property performance. Some topics covered include:

• Roles and responsibilities the asset manager plays through the life stages of a property
• Property performance indicators
• Basics of an affordable housing deal and importance of setting up deal books for each property
• Components of property and portfolio asset management plans
• How to apply real estate financial analysis tools to a property and identify options for improving financial performance

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This certification course offers all of the essential federal fair housing laws for public housing and housing choice voucher (HCV) program operations. Some topics covered include:

• Accessibility and design requirements that meet the federal physical accessibility standards
• Proper handling of reasonable accommodation requests
• Preventing and handling discrimination complaints
• Maintaining applicant and participant records to comply with US Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Regulations and fair housing laws
• Obligations regarding hate crimes, sexual harassment, and violence against women

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With the growing demand for new construction and rehabilitation of affordable housing, there is a strong need for housing professionals trained and certified in managing the LIHTC program. Become certified with the online Nan McKay Fundamentals of Low Income Housing Tax Credit Management Certification. This course provides an overview of the fundamentals of the LIHTC program, including compliance time periods, the basics of applying for tax credits, how credits are calculated, recapture, tenant income calculation and eligibility, rent setting, ongoing eligibility requirements, and property inspection protocol.

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This certification course will help learners understand HUD regulations pertaining to rent calculation, and the formulas for correctly calculating rent for the HCV program. Learn how to:

• Identify the types of income, assets, and calculate income from assets
• Calculate and track the earned income disallowances
• Recognize the requirements for verification
• Calculate rent using annual and adjusted income

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This certification course will help learners to achieve an understanding of HUD regulations for the HCV program and how to apply those regulations in administration of the program. Some topics addressed include:

• Eligibility, rent calculation, and occupancy for the HCV program
• Final rule changes regarding social security number verification and the mandatory implementation of Enterprise Income Verification (EIV)

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This certification course covers the information and skills required to complete HQS inspections on vacant or occupied units to determine if units pass or fail pursuant to HQS minimum standards. Some topics covered include:

• How to design an upgrade to HQS when given the assignment to develop a higher reasonable standard, with HUD approval
• Lead-based paint regulations and their impact on the HCV program
• HQS-related Section Eight Management Assessment Program (SEMAP) indicators and their impact on the housing authority’s SEMAP score

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Transitioning to project-based rental assistance (PBRA)? Learn the ins and outs of the Multifamily Housing Program to get certified as a Multifamily Housing Specialist. Topics covered include:

• How to apply HUD regulations to determine eligibility
• Calculating income and rent for the Multifamily program
• Explaining leasing and contract renewal requirements
• Utilizing the Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) system and the Tenant Rental Assistance Certification System (TRACS)

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• Learn the underwriting criteria used by lenders, and rates of return demanded by private equity investors to determine their investment in a rental housing project
• Explore methods for attracting the maximum private capital
• Review techniques for using public funds to fill financing gaps

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Join Nan McKay & Associates Trainer and NSPIRE Inspector Morgan Petragallo for an in-depth certification course on HUD’s latest National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE), specifically designed for the Housing Choice Voucher program. This course is designed to equip participants with the essential skills and knowledge to excel as public housing inspectors. Key topics include:

• The development process of NSPIRE
• Key similarities and differences between NSPIRE and HQS
• Detailed overview of the three new inspectable areas under NSPIRE
• Various types of inspections
• Scoring methodology and its application in NSPIRE
• In-depth understanding of NSPIRE standards

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Join Nan McKay & Associates Trainer and NSPIRE Inspector Morgan Petragallo for an in-depth certification course on HUD's latest National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE). This course is designed to equip participants with the essential skills and knowledge to excel as public housing inspectors. Key topics include:

• The development process of NSPIRE
• Key similarities and differences between NSPIRE and UPCS
• Detailed overview of inspectable areas under NSPIRE
• Various types of inspections
• Scoring methodology and its application in NSPIRE
• In-depth understanding of NSPIRE standards

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This certification course provide learners with an overview of HUD regulations and requirements for public housing management and their impact on a housing authority’s Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS) score. Some topics covered include:

• Factors of eligibility
• Tenant selection and wait list management
• Rent calculation and occupancy cycle
• Resident relations strategies

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This certification course will teach learners about HUD regulations pertaining to rent calculation, and the formulas for correctly calculating rent for public housing. Some topics covered include:

• Completing the Form HUD-50058
• Calculating annual income, income exclusions, the earned income disallowance
• Calculating assets, asset income, adjusted income, and verification
• Determining minimum rent and utility allowances.

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Transitioning to project-based vouchers (PBVs)? Take this course to solidify your knowledge of program requirements and learn to navigate various occupancy issues. Topics covered include:

• Understanding the difference between program requirements for the Rental Assistance Demonstration Project-Based Voucher (RAD PBV) program, standard Project-Based Voucher (PBV) program, tenant-based Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program, and public housing
• Determining program eligibility and how to operate the waiting list
• Identifying key program elements, requirements, documents, and regulations for the
  RAD PBV program
• Developing a regular monitoring review process for PBV projects to identify and avoid
  audit findings

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This certification course will teach rent calculation for both the public housing and HCV programs. The course has been carefully structured for combination areas to be trained together. Some topics covered include:

• Identifying and calculating income from assets
• Calculate annual and adjusted income, and the requirements for verification
• Calculating maximum rent at initial occupancy, housing assistance payments (HAP), and family share using the payment standard, utility allowance, and gross rent

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