REAC & the New NSPIRE Model: What you Need to Know!
Oct 18, 2023
60 Mins
Paul Flogstad
HUD has developed an INSPIRE model to update the physical inspection process. These new regulations go into effect in October of 2023.
This model of the inspection was introduced by the HUD in response to concerns about the effectiveness of the REAC Inspections.
The goal of the NSPIRE is to modernize and improve the inspection process of HUD-assisted properties with a stronger emphasis on health, safety, and functional aspects.
It is designed to be more resident-focused. It promotes transparency and collaboration among property owners, managers, and residents
REAC has not been updated for over 15 years. Now with HUD’s release of the INSPIRE model it is imperative that one becomes familiar with how these changes will affect you and your property.
This is the new “hot topic”. Since there are major changes to the inspection system (first change in over 15 years) it is imperative that managers and owners understand the nuances of the changes. It will affect them for years to come. It will be implanted in October of 2023.
The new NSPIRE model will make it easier for owners and managers. They have combined the inspectable areas down from five to just three. It also focuses on self-inspections. The goal is to initiate a continuous maintenance plan at the property.
Paul has been involved in the real estate industry for the past 38 years. He has been involved in sales, construction, project management, appraisal, mortgage consulting and brokerage, property management and property management consulting/training.
Through his consulting company, Property Management Solutions, he provides training and consulting services nationwide to owners, management companies, multi-housing associations, as well as state and federal agencies.
He specializes in fair housing issues and has developed fair housing and outreach programs for governmental agencies as well as conducting seminars which are presented to property management companies, apartment associations and the general public. He also conducts research analysis for impediments to fair housing for grantees of federal CDBG funds.
Most recently, he has been a consultant to the City of Sioux Falls and the State of South Dakota. In this assignment he has developed a fair housing awareness program that is one of the first of its kind in the nation. It involves a three pronged approach to fair housing awareness. This approach makes use of an ombudsman concept and has proven to be very effective in dealing with discrimination and landlord/tenant issues.
For over twenty years was involved in appraisal of residential, multi-family, farm and commercial properties throughout the Midwest. Most recently, he was a consultant for affordable, multi-housing properties in 22 different states. This involved properties in HUD, Rural Development, HOME and Tax Credit programs.
Paul was previously Vice President of the South Dakota Multi-Housing Association, Vice Chairman of the Minnehaha County Housing and Redevelopment Commission, and Chairman of the Sioux Falls Property Appeals Board. In 2009, he received the Outstanding Educator of the Year award from the South Dakota Multi-Housing
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