Talented Investors That Share

Affordable Housing Investing: Why I Choose $45K Properties Over McMansions

Episode Summary

In Episode 5 of The Talented Investors That Share podcast, we sit down with Brandon Besci a passionate investor focused on single-family, affordable housing in Virginia and North Carolina. Brandon shares how he built his portfolio starting with just $50K in cash, why he specializes in workforce housing, and how urban ministry shaped his approach to investing in underserved communities. We cover: • The real truth about Section 8 housing • Why screen doors, dishwashers, and ceiling fans can kill your cash flow • Tips for working in rough neighborhoods with respect and impact • How Brandon raised capital without traditional banks • His long-term dream to transition into nonprofit affordable housing This episode is packed with real talk, strategy, and mission-driven investing. Whether you’re starting out or scaling up, you’ll take away actionable insights.

Episode Notes

In Episode 5 of The Talented Investors That Share podcast, we sit down with Brandon from Learn Love Prosper—a passionate investor focused on single-family, affordable housing in Virginia and North Carolina. Brandon shares how he built his portfolio starting with just $50K in cash, why he specializes in workforce housing, and how urban ministry shaped his approach to investing in underserved communities.

We cover:

 

The real truth about Section 8 housing

Why screen doors, dishwashers, and ceiling fans can kill your cash flow

Tips for working in rough neighborhoods with respect and impact

How Brandon raised capital without traditional banks

His long-term dream to transition into nonprofit affordable housing
 

This episode is packed with real talk, strategy, and mission-driven investing. Whether you’re starting out or scaling up, you’ll take away actionable insights.
 

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