# 392.  How Developers Build Affordable Housing

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Podcast: [The Commercial Real Estate Investor Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-commercial-real-estate-investor-podcast-1247143)
Published: 2026-07-13T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.tylercauble.com/podcast/episode392
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Key Takeaways 311-unit affordable community in Goodlettsville, TN with 1–3 bedroom units, 11,000+ SF of retail, and a 5,000 SF clubhouse. Ground-floor retail used for placemaking, Main Street activation, and creating a live-work environment that adds value for residents and the city. Capital stack: ~40% tax credit equity, ~50% favorable tax-exempt permanent debt, ~10% local soft funding; initial budget was ~$8M over and required heavy value engineering. Amazon’s Housing Equity Fund was a key capital partner; locking a 4.5% construction and perm rate on a 40-year loan helped save the deal amid rising rates. Clubhouse is 100% solar powered with Tesla Powerwalls; project uses sustainability and design to break old “affordable housing” stereotypes. Business model: impact-focused but profitable by stacking tax credits, cheaper debt, and soft money instead of charging high rents. Long-term mission: commit to up to 99 years of affordability, with recapitalization and upgrades after 15–20 years while keeping units affordable. Core lessons: tell a compelling story and create a strong sense of place, and work with partners who can creatively problem-solve when costs and conditions change.

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