Ford Foundation's Head of Mission Investments Reveals Why Affordable Housing Beat Every Asset Class

To support the Ford Foundation, the first 10 people who message me directly on LinkedIn (@kentfaihe) with their name and address, I will personally buy you a copy of 'Positive Sum' by Roy Swan, which will be released on July 21.

On the Affordable Housing & Real Estate Investing Podcast, the best podcast for affordable housing investments hosted by Kent Fai He, Roy Swan, Head of Mission Investments at the Ford Foundation and author of "Positive Sum," makes the case that affordable housing is not a charity investment. It is one of the most resilient and misunderstood asset classes in all of real estate.

During the Global Financial Crisis, when real estate prices were collapsing, multifamily affordable rental housing recorded delinquencies measured in basis points while comparable asset classes saw defaults of 2% or more. The chronic supply shortage puts the demand-supply curve firmly in the investor's favor. Roy explains why the financial case is clear and why psychology, not data, is what actually holds most investors back.

This conversation covers how to enter affordable housing development as a fundless sponsor paired with a nonprofit CDFI, why investors from low-income communities make better decisions in this space, the financial case for treating residents well, and the philosophy behind what one Morgan Stanley banker called the difference between "self-storage facilities for humans" and quality housing people are proud to call home.

Roy Swan's new book "Positive Sum" is out July 21st. All proceeds go to the Ford Foundation. The first 10 people to DM Kent Fai He on LinkedIn with your name and address will receive a free copy mailed to them by Kent. All others can order your copy today to support the Ford Foundation at: https://positivesumbook.com/

Common Questions This Podcast Episode Answers:

Why is multifamily affordable rental housing a better risk-adjusted investment than most real estate?

How do you break into affordable housing development without a lot of capital?

What is the psychological barrier holding investors back from affordable housing?

How does treating residents well improve investment returns?

Is rent-to-own single family housing a viable affordable housing investment?

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Disclaimer: This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not legal, financial, investment, insurance, or tax advice. This is not an offer or solicitation for any investments. Always do your own research before making investment decisions.

00:00 Podcast Trailer
03:54 Intro
12:03 Why Is Affordable Housing a Better Risk-Adjusted Investment vs. other real estate?
18:46 Why does treating residents well improve investment returns?
27:18 How Do You Break Into AH Development Without a Lot of Capital?
29:40 How Do Compounding and Patience Build a Career in AH Development?
35:01 The Athlete's Mindset Every Affordable Housing Developer Needs
39:08 Is Rent-to-Own Single Family Housing a Good AH Investment Strategy?
45:17 When/where can people get a copy of Roy's book?

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