Episode

Preserving Affordable Housing with 75% Returns

Podcast: Real Estate Development: Land to Legacy
Published: Feb 12, 2026
Duration seconds: 1522
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Summary

Dr. Canaan Van Williams explains how Proactive Sustainable Bonds finance the preservation of naturally occurring affordable housing—manufactured home communities, older apartments, and SRO motels—keeping rents below market while targeting strong investor returns. The conversation breaks down how the private bond structure works, why preservation beats replacement, and how factory-built housing can scale units faster and more efficiently.