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EPISODE · Aug 1, 2025 · 42 MIN

011 - Turning Purpose into Profit: The Landrys’ Playbook for Impact Investing

from Affordable Foundations · host Cecilia Cossio

What does it take to transform loss into legacy—and use real estate as a tool for justice and impact?In this eye-opening episode of Affordable Foundations, host Cecilia Cossio sits down with Melvin and Jacqueline Landry, the powerhouse couple behind Moreland Equity Capital. Their story is one of resilience and reinvention—from Melvin’s early rental ventures to Jacqueline’s bold leap from corporate life into the world of impact investing.But this isn’t just another real estate success story.The Landrys are tackling homelessness, flipping the script on Section 8 housing, and championing underserved communities—especially women. They open up about navigating credit issues, designing cash flow strategies, leveraging tax benefits, and building partnerships that go beyond the property lines. If you’re ready to use real estate to make a difference, this episode is a blueprint you can’t miss.💡 What’s Covered in This Episode:Why are the Landrys committed to solving homelessness through affordable housing investments?What myths around Section 8 housing are holding investors and communities back?The right tax strategies can make the difference between surviving and scaling in real estate.How empowering women and building local trust drives sustainable community transformation.🏘️ Ready to create legacy and community impact through real estate?Hit play and get inspired by Melvin and Jacqueline Landry's journey from rebuilding to revolutionizing affordable housing. Subscribe to the Affordable Foundations podcast, share this episode with fellow change-makers, and leave us a review to help more people build better, together.🔔 Click subscribe @MultifamilyMediaNetwork on YouTube and stay up to date on our vast network of multifamily professionals hosting podcasts on all the industry hot topics!🌐 Visit www.multifamilymedianetwork.com to sign up for our newsletter and browse our extensive library of podcasts and blogs from today’s multifamily leaders.#AffordableHousing #RealEstateImpact #WomenInRealEstate #Section8Facts #CommunityDriven #LegacyBuilding #CashFlowStrategy #TaxSmartInvesting #WorkforceHousing #AffordableFoundationsPodcast

What does it take to transform loss into legacy—and use real estate as a tool for justice and impact?In this eye-opening episode of Affordable Foundations, host Cecilia Cossio sits down with Melvin and Jacqueline Landry, the powerhouse couple behind Moreland Equity Capital. Their story is one of resilience and reinvention—from Melvin’s early rental ventures to Jacqueline’s bold leap from corporate life into the world of impact investing.But this isn’t just another real estate success story.The Landrys are tackling homelessness, flipping the script on Section 8 housing, and championing underserved communities—especially women. They open up about navigating credit issues, designing cash flow strategies, leveraging tax benefits, and building partnerships that go beyond the property lines. If you’re ready to use real estate to make a difference, this episode is a blueprint you can’t miss.💡 What’s Covered in This Episode:Why are the Landrys committed to solving homelessness through affordable housing investments?What myths around Section 8 housing are holding investors and communities back?The right tax strategies can make the difference between surviving and scaling in real estate.How empowering women and building local trust drives sustainable community transformation.🏘️ Ready to create legacy and community impact through real estate?Hit play and get inspired by Melvin and Jacqueline Landry's journey from rebuilding to revolutionizing affordable housing. Subscribe to the Affordable Foundations podcast, share this episode with fellow change-makers, and leave us a review to help more people build better, together.🔔 Click subscribe @MultifamilyMediaNetwork on YouTube and stay up to date on our vast network of multifamily professionals hosting podcasts on all the industry hot topics!🌐 Visit www.multifamilymedianetwork.com to sign up for our newsletter and browse our extensive library of podcasts and blogs from today’s multifamily leaders.#AffordableHousing #RealEstateImpact #WomenInRealEstate #Section8Facts #CommunityDriven #LegacyBuilding #CashFlowStrategy #TaxSmartInvesting #WorkforceHousing #AffordableFoundationsPodcast

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