In February 2026, A. J. Johnson will partner with the MidAtlantic Affordable Housing Management Association to host a series of live webinars for real estate professionals, particularly those in the affordable multifamily housing field. The following sessions will be presented:
February 11: Interviewing Skills for Affordable Housing Managers
One of the most crucial skills for any affordable housing manager is the ability to interview applicants and residents to gather the information needed to determine eligibility. Unfortunately, this is also one of the greatest weaknesses among many affordable housing managers. To address this issue, this training has been developed. This three-hour session focuses on the interview process and provides concepts and tools to help managers conduct interviews. The techniques apply to various interview settings, including initial eligibility interviews, interim certifications, and annual recertifications. The primary focus is on the initial eligibility interview, as it is critical to the housing process. The skills taught in this session will also help managers detect fraud and handle interactions with third parties when resolving discrepancies.
February 17: Basic LIHTC Compliance
This training is designed primarily for site and investment asset managers responsible for site-related asset management. It is especially beneficial for those relatively inexperienced with the tax credit program. It covers all aspects of credit-related on-site management, including the applicant interview process; determining resident eligibility (income and student issues); handling recertification; setting rents (including a full review of utility allowance requirements); lease issues; and the importance of maintaining the property. The training includes problems and questions to ensure students fully comprehend the material.
February 26: Dealing with Income and Assets in Affordable Multifamily Housing
This live webinar provides focused instruction on the required methods for calculating and verifying income, as well as determining asset values and the income they generate. The first part of the course provides an in-depth discussion of employment income, military pay, pensions and Social Security, self-employment income, and child support. It concludes with workshop problems that test participants’ learning and reinforce HUD-required income calculation techniques. The second part concentrates on the detailed requirements for determining asset value and income. It applies to all federal housing programs, including the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, tax-exempt bonds, Section 8, Section 515, and HOME. Various asset types are discussed, including what qualifies as an asset and how they should be verified. This section also concludes with problems that test understanding of the basic asset-related requirements.
These sessions are part of a yearlong collaboration between A. J. Johnson and MidAtlantic AHMA, designed to equip affordable housing professionals with the knowledge to manage the complex requirements of various oversight agencies effectively.
Persons interested in this session may register by visiting either www.ajjcs.net or https://www.mid-atlanticahma.org.