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EPISODE · Jul 4, 2026 · 1H 35M

How To Buy $1 Houses From The Government ft. Jordan Ferrarini | Affordable Housing Investing

from Motion and Success · host Ayodeji Omotoye, Cody Brown

Learn More On Jordan's Free Training Sign Up Here: https://buybacktheblockmasterclass.com/Learn from Ayo & Cody How to Turn Content Into Clients Free Training: https://motionandsuccess.com/webinar-optin=============================In this episode of Motion & Success, we bring back real estate developer and affordable housing expert Jordan Ferrarini for round 2 — and he came with even more game than the first time.Jordan breaks down exactly how everyday people are buying $1 houses directly from the government, walking into $100K–$180K in instant equity, and building million-dollar portfolios with zero money out of pocket.What you'll learn in this episode:How to find and apply for $1 houses through land banks and redevelopment authoritiesHow to use a hard money lender to fund 100% of your construction with no money downThe government grants, tax credits, and preservation funds nobody is talking aboutHow ADUs, density bonuses, and subdivision laws are creating new opportunities right nowWhy affordable housing is one of the most recession-proof investments you can make=============================Ways to Work with Us: Send us a DM @motionandsuccess on Instagram or Email us: [email protected]=============================Guest: Jordan Ferrarini Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.p.ferrarini/============================= Connect with us!IG: https://www.instagram.com/motionandsuccess/Tiktok: https://www.instagram.com/motionandsuccess/Audio Podcast:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/motion-and-success/id1721039524Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1kF2fbBRsTDuw4ZjNI3L7i?si=uP3pDQkpSg64y-Cj35bBKA=============================What is one thing you learned ? Or Your Favorite Part of the Video?=============================TIMESTAMPS:00:00 – Intro hook: building 90 homes in West Philly, $1K land worth $70K01:30 – Motion & Success free class promo (P.R.I.N.T. system)02:54 – Welcome back + reintroducing returning guest Jordan Ferrarini04:03 – Jordan's full reintro: background, construction roots, accolades07:59 – How Jordan got into affordable housing (service-driven origin story)08:46 – First deal: getting houses for $2, training young people, selling at a discount11:26 – What "affordable housing" actually means (cost-burden definition)13:37 – The housing crisis stats: 75% can't afford to buy, 50% can't afford rent14:48 – Podcasting ad break #115:14 – How to get started: land banks, redevelopment authorities, repositories18:50 – 3-step framework: know it's real → know who has it → apply (RFP/RFQ)19:11 – Recent wins: 12 parcels, West Philly 90-home project, Rhode Island, Miami21:28 – "You can do this too" — no experience/felony record not a barrier23:49 – Financing without money down (grants, 1% down loans)24:34 – Step-by-step: hard money lender + 100% construction loan strategy29:39 – Baltimore's Vacant to Value (V2V) program example32:05 – Tax credits explained (covering up to 80% of project cost)32:53 – HOME funds ($50K–$100K per unit)34:18 – Preservation money / preservation funds explained39:09 – Full deal breakdown: $10M project, 0% down example41:19 – Requirements/experience needed to start (start with 1–10 properties)44:01 – Finding credible general contractors / red flags45:48 – Development timeline: rehab vs. new construction, single vs. multifamily47:54 – ROI comparison: affordable housing vs. traditional real estate50:16 – Is affordable housing recession-proof?57:25 – Tax abatements explained59:24 – How tax abatements increase building value (NOI breakdown)1:03:03 – "Developers getting robbed" — bad deals & predatory hard money lenders1:07:58 – Podcasting ad break #21:09:08 – Home ownership resources: mortgage buy-down programs1:13:13 – Mortgage buy-down example ($280K home → $175K with $220K instant equity)1:16:54 – Is this happening in every city? (HUD, state housing agencies)1:19:00 – Zoning law changes overview1:20:27 – ADUs (accessory dwelling units) explained1:21:42 – Subdivision laws changing1:24:03 – Density bonuses explained1:26:23 – Using equity/business lines of credit to scale (1031 exchanges, depreciation)1:32:38 – Action steps + Buy Back the Block Masterclass promo1:33:15 – Where to follow Jordan (Instagram, social channels)1:34:20 – Outro/wrap-up

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