Smart Step Inc. transforms properties into lasting affordable housing through innovative partnerships and meaningful donations. Access tax benefits while creating real community impact.
How It Works
Whether you want to maintain ownership or create a lasting legacy, we have a solution designed for you.
Keep ownership while accessing powerful tax incentives. We handle management, compliance, and financing—you benefit from stable returns and community impact.
Quick 5-minute intake process
Free analysis within 5 business days
Management, acquisition, or stabilization
Start receiving tax credits and stable income
Transform your property into a lasting legacy of community impact. Receive full fair market value tax deduction with zero capital gains—we cover all costs.
Discuss your property and goals
Free independent appraisal
We handle all legal and closing costs
Full FMV deduction, zero capital gains
Our Impact
Every number represents families housed, communities stabilized, and futures secured.
Partnership Models
Choose the partnership structure that best fits your goals and timeline.
Retain ownership while we handle day-to-day operations, compliance, and tenant relations through EvictIQ integration.
Sell your property at fair market value with favorable terms, including potential seller financing and continued involvement.
Joint venture model combining your local expertise with our resources to preserve existing affordable housing.
Success Stories
Smart Step helped us access over $1.2 million in tax credits we didn't know existed. The process was seamless, and our property is now generating stable returns while serving families who need affordable housing.
I was ready to sell to an out-of-state investor. Smart Step showed me a better way—I kept ownership, my tenants stayed housed, and my taxes dropped 80%. The EvictIQ system is incredible.
Our strategic integration with EvictIQ delivers unmatched results in tenant retention, compliance automation, and property performance.
Early warning system identifies at-risk tenancies before problems escalate
Live visibility into occupancy, collections, and community impact metrics
LIHTC certification tracking with audit-ready documentation
Join hundreds of property owners who have transformed their investments into community assets while maximizing their returns.