living in the projects what it really looks like inside!

[@DontayLondon]

how much do you pay in rent and how do you manage it without being check to check?

[@Moneymaker70000]

Put some money away save it for a rainy day.

[@XennMusic]

I usually take 50 out saves and adds up everytime!

[@HannLondon]

Saving making sure you don’t spend too much while your out always helps out yourself on a budget and then make sure you don’t break the rule when you’re trying to save.

[@Santee2]

your so inspiring bro I love your content! keep grinding 💪🏽

[@Reppintimefitness]

Salute 💯

[@yvonnedrayton1201]

I was on section 8 for 20 years with 5 kids. After that, i got turned down 4 times from habitat humanity. My 5 times i got approved for a 4 bedroom house, so please dont give up, so now i am a homeowner

[@mariabono53]

So glad for you.

[@janedoe3900]

Congratulations!🎉❤

[@gwendolynbrown82]

Continued Blessings❤

[@elisanorman1469]

Congratulations

[@sandraatkins2539]

Congratulations, and God bless you.

[@tasharichardson9618]

You are so blessed! Thanks for taking us on a tour of your beautiful home...I love it😊

[@2023Naturegirl]

It is a lovely Complex. The unit is so spacious and the entire Complex reflects the owner's diligent upkeep. It is so nice to see such a well kept series of Units. I am sure you and your wife are a Landlord's dream tenants, as you folks clearly take pride in your home.

[@VNZWRLD]

The cleanest projects I’ve ever seen. Outside and in.

[@VisionQuest7]

I met a guy while working in the NYC financial district who proudly told me he lived in public housing. He explained the fact that he had 5 children and a wife to support and he was saving for his children's college tuition plus other goals. There was no shame in his game and made perfectly good sense to me.

[@itssilvermadallion]

When God sees you taking care of what you have, He will bless you with more. I’m a believer. 🥺♥️🙏🏽 God bless you sir!

[@imogeneroberts1816]

Amen! That’s it!

[@eligancepoetry]

@@itssilvermadallion love that comment. I just subscribed to you!

[@itssilvermadallion]

@@imogeneroberts1816 God bless! 🙏🏽

[@kathiestevens4026]

Son you have a place to live call it what you want . It’s a blessing to have a place that you can afford to stay . So many don’t have that . We all should be thankful not that you’re not but I’m just saying . ❤🙌🙏

[@Soopaflhi1]

He can tell his story that does not make him ungrateful! Your problems are not his! He’s trying to inspire you to want & to get more for yourself! Everyone doesn’t want the bare minimum life has to offer.. many of us have bigger dreams.

[@TamikaRivera-m4e]

Love how transparent you are! Congratulations for doing better in your life. God bless you and your family. 💯❤️🙂🙏🏽

[@Riechell70]

You're helping many people with this info. Keep your head up Dontay. Others are talking about you. In a good way, young man. 💖💕💖

[@sweetdreams4445]

I grew up in one of the worst projects in Atlanta! I'm so thankful now to overcome hardship and life challenges at a young age. At the age of 42, I've been in my home for 12 years & it's behind the new Tyler Perry Studios. Thank God because the projects built character, and motivation to want more for my kids. I broke the generational curse of low income and homelessness in my family. We had the best looking apartment in our projects and it was clean with bugs & rodents. My mom took pride in her home despite of her hardships. She also inspired her kids to get an education and to want more out of life.❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Moneymaker70000]

Wise thinking and decision making for the both of you. Definitely save up for something even better you never know what might

[@DivineDesire220]

IM FROM CHICAGO & THATS NOT WHAT PROJECTS LOOK LIKE 💯😂 Come here & U will See REAL PROJECTS .. U BLESSED👌

[@NB-hg8ek]

🎯 Our setup is different.

[@cassaundramorgan8008]

Yes I grew up in Chicago in Robert Taylor homes and it didn’t look nothing like this at all!

[@DivineDesire220]

@@cassaundramorgan8008 U FEEL ME!! LOL

[@sugieali2908]

Thank you for sharing I truly appreciated you sharing ❤blessings to you and your family

[@FIYAH4884]

These are not the projects. Its just income based apartments.

[@traceypugh9427]

I’m glad you stated the demographics of the building/complex to clear up misconceptions that people constantly have towards a certain group of people. Everyone needs and utilizes the help sometimes.

[@ckzf1842]

I think these low- income “projects” housing look quite good ! What’s the problem ?

[@traceypugh9427]

@@ckzf1842There is no problem! What are you talking about?

[@queenrit]

It beats living on the streets.❤❤

[@brianquentonthorne7256]

You are wonderful, inspiring intelligent good brother God bless you for standing up and offering dignity to your experience. I applied you. I offer you a standing ovation so beautifully communicated.

[@dawnrodriguez437]

Bless you. Thank you for sharing and I hope life continues to work in your favor.

[@wandaburch9093]

You have a beautiful home. Remember home isn't just an apartment. Glad its a safe area.

[@amychoquette8940]

You have a roof over your head and God has definitely provided for you and your family. Seeing your television with the word GOD on display tells me so much about where your heart is. You will be safe and taken care of as long as you put your faith in the lord. ❤️

[@HannLondon]

Hey, my love, in reality, it’s okay to do what you have to do until you get to where you need to be. We have all the resources to save for the betterment. We will have such a beautiful home and all that we ever wanted. Patience is a virtue; it can definitely be hard, but it will pay off for sure. We’ve got so many amazing things ahead for us this year e’ve just gotta stick to working together, and all will prevail!

[@catemc2323]

You have a lovely space for your wee family. You look so content pottering about your kitchen. Be happy the three of you. I haven’t room to swing a cat in mine…not that I would 😂🤣 💚🍀✨💫

[@1EddieJose]

W Team & Bond ... Yall Both share amazing Strong Spirits!! 👏🏽😊

[@gdaygday1209]

*So very well said!* 😉❤💯

[@eligancepoetry]

You guys are so humble. I can sense that. Keep pushing for your goals until you reach that pinnacle! 🪜

[@Regina5327]

Dontay told us long ago do what you have to do until you can do what you want to do. Wisdom.

[@Cokobutta07]

AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND THE PROJECTS ARE TOTALLY DIFFERENT FROM ONE ANOTHER

[@kathleenjb]

@Cokobutta07 please explain for those of us who don't know. Does public housing fall under one of those or is that another category?

[@Cokobutta07]

@kathleenjb public housing= projects rent usually don't exceed $100 utilities included most families are unemployed with children. Affordable housing is more like section 8 and it's based on you income, you're responsible for your utilities. These programs vary depending on the state you live in.

[@Santee2]

Bro you are blessed I pay $1300 in rent and it’s tough!! I barely have any money to enjoy myself it all goes to bills. im definitely going to look into affordable housing to help me out I can’t keep living like this it’s draining! Thank you for the info.

[@DiLoFlow]

Keep doing what you enjoy man Stay Moving forward. You rock.

[@aprilbonner348]

I wouldn't consider these the project's. These are just apts that go by your income

[@juicie25bt]

I would hands down live in that apt, I don't think I'd want to move even if I starting making more money. That apt was very nice & spacious, clean, up to date. Good for u for stepping up & taking care of ur family & providing a beautiful home. Keep up the good work ur a fine young man...

[@coolndon9682]

No matter how u start its a blessing to put a key thru your own door no matter where its at.

[@kaygrace5250]

Amen.

[@jlachhu8839]

Im really happy for you and your honesty, you shared your personal life and that takes courage! Thanks for sharing

[@24orangemango]

We didn’t even need a whole tour, you can tell by the laundry room alone that these are not the projects.

[@russelljennifer72]

Maybe the housing is based on income.

[@michellebooker5481]

Amen young man you got your head on the right track never be ashamed been there done that. May God bless you and your family

[@Katsplace.]

When you have a roof over your head and food to eat, it's important to be thankful and just use it as a stepping stone to climb higher. There is always someone who is struggling more, and I pray for the homeless. 🙏

[@313Martin]

Amen

[@jmar665]

That is a very nice apartment. Nicely furnished and very clean and cheerful. Always count your blessings. God bless.

[@XennMusic]

It’s really beautiful to see you elevate. You came from one place that was the dumps to a place that’s affordable for you and meets your needs with cleanliness and a quiet environment in a good neighborhood. Everything you said was really informative I didn’t know that if you didn’t report, you’d be evicted. But your house looks extremely peaceful, cozy, and clean.

[@lamontshelton260]

Huh man it's nice looking apartments plus y'all apartments are clean and space

[@vlgrady410]

Why were you calling it the projects if it's affordable housing? You have a nice place, stay there until you buy a house.

[@KenyattaScott-c4q]

Because he wants views. But it's disingenuous. They'll put anything in the thumbnail to make you press play.

[@Only1abiola]

​@@KenyattaScott-c4qwell at least he's actually showing the appartment not just click and the video is something else completely.

[@KenyattaScott-c4q]

​@@Only1abiola But that shouldn't be all it takes to watch a video when the person is being deceptive. Wisdom is not utilized with too many people.

[@bajancharm7601]

What he is showing are projects. Projects and affordable housing inter changeable . The term project actually came from us government. The government coined the phrase for deals they backed specifically for affordable housing. They would label each real estate deal as project and assign a numerical number. Over time people just started calling the deals projects instead of affordable housing. Bottom line they are synonymous. It's a government back deal traded on wall street

[@kellybang-ky9sb]

Thx for sharing and for the tour.. it’s great that you guys keep it organized and clean.. shows respect for your place and gratitude! Keep it going!!!

[@ChristinaSpeaksGrowth]

Proverbs 14:23 “Hard work always pays off..” Keep going at some point you will run into your abundance 🙌🏾🌱🔑 Great job!

[@EricaDavis-q5z]

Awesome plan. Scared is a good thing. It's called Change. You have this.😁🙃

[@LanondaWhite-i8l]

Looks nice!!!! Not so much like a project. You and your girlfriend or wife live nicely 😉 Be grateful to God and yourself. You are blessed 😊

[@gwendolynbrown82]

Thank you for your transparency, honesty, knowledge and encouragement❤

[@zaebarry3855]

This isn't a bad apartment. Come to Chicago, you'll see the projects 😭😭💯

[@cj-ts8ek]

that’s wht i said … i grew up southside of chicago pleasant neighborhood but i had a family member that stayed in in the worst pj in chicago he would come stay with us just to get away, i’m in mississippi now an what they call the pjs is mind boggling … yet along they could not survive the projects

[@Zee05764]

@@cj-ts8ekexactly like he’s tripping big time .

[@tradojx]

Try to remember how happy you are when you first moved in. Stay in your nice apartment and save.

[@Razzbme]

Bad places are a combination of some sort of uncontrolled infestation problems, high crime and poor management. You have the right mindset. You are constantly trying to improve yourself and your situation. I believe some of these experiences have also forced you to grow. Continue your growth!

[@aestill1]

Fact's ❤

[@BadRene3975]

You really have a nice disposition about you. You have a genuine nature that radiates with positivity. Quite frankly, I don’t care if it’s low income, section 8 or public housing. I just hope you keep going! You got this!!!!

[@nw759]

That is not like the projects where I was raised in DC as a kid, ..very nice place and community sir. Blessings

[@jazzed6319]

Thank you for sharing! God bless you and your beautiful family!🙏✨💖

[@Regina5327]

There is nothing wrong with where you are living. Just be thankful.

[@Soopaflhi1]

He didn’t say it was! Matter a fact he said just the opposite! It’s ok for him to want more for him & his family! Yall minds are real small .. listen & dream bigger instead of tryna judge his situation.

[@mswondr]

Young Man, You are such an inspiration. Your apartment is fabulous. Stay focused on your goals and be proud of yourself because getting any kind of help whether it’s from family or the government use it to your advantage as a stepping stone for your good. May God continue to Bless you and your Family 😊❤. God is good.

[@carlettewilliams]

All the time…

[@KB-90]

Not the projects, you live in a regular degular smegular apartment complex. It may be "low income" but that doesn't make it the projects, it's just affordable housing.

[@user-id4vx7ss1s]

You should be proud of your home. You keep it really nice and you have pride in your place. It's really quiet and all the trees make it look serene. Also, your laundry rooms are really nice too. Most don't look like that.

[@313Martin]

Exactly

[@delorisevery5951]

This is not the projects. Projects are publicly supported housing and administered housing.

[@DebZimmerman-f7x]

Great tour love your place! Bless your family keep up the positive attitude. Wishing your family all the best!

[@BeautyByBrigitte]

WOW Thanks for sharing … I will support you and your wife by watching your content be encouraged

[@ebonytoilesechandler7679]

After listening to the whole video I would just stack,,,, I totally agree with everybody else now. If they not going to say nothing about your income save as much money y'all can and get a house. Once your house paid off you and Hannah ain't got nothing to worry about.....❤❤❤... Trust me..... $1,000 a month that can be going towards a home. I will stay glued for the year of 2025 and take as much as I😢 could to pay off my own home, all you got to pay is taxes after you pay your house off. The other expenses will be very minor, pray about it but that's what I would do walk out with a leap of faith

[@jermainec2462]

Nicest damn projects I've ever seen 😂😂😂😂...

[@sshepard1744]

May God bless you and keep you. Keep your head up.

[@deborahhickerson1294]

My mother would always say it's not where you live it's how you live

[@eligancepoetry]

@@deborahhickerson1294 just subscribed

[@1EddieJose]

Facts 🌟

[@margehernandez9220]

I like the outside environment. You have a very nice apartment. You are blessed to have found this place. Blessings to you and your family 🙏👍

[@h3ll0_2]

Those are some clean projects though. They seem well kept. I've seen different projects in different states and these are by far the most decent projects I have seen. Also looks better than most Army barracks. In addition to the Ring Cameras, honestly everyone should have one. It is a great deterrent. Regardless of if you think only people who don't have bad intentions will gain access to a certain area, sometimes it be your own neighbors so I def recommend.

[@teresadavis5335]

I think your place looks good and cozy . God bless!

[@LindaLadson]

Congrats and Keep up the good work!

[@tyronephifer8476]

God bless you, brother, you see exactly what it is a stepping Stone, so go ahead. Man, do what you gotta do to go to that next step.

[@niyaranerhe5849]

As a property manager in Affordable Housing, not all programs will adjust your rent according to your income. Some programs will find you ineligible because your income goes over or goes under a certain amount.

[@KnockOutCutie]

I had to subbed just to support a brother who got his family together, is respectful, and just being a real man. Not to mention you got you a queen.

[@Aaliyah4ever402]

This is not the projects. This is nice.

[@shebabarnes1676]

Very Nice Apartment! Be Proud Of Yourself, Your A Working Man Taking Care Of Your Family🙏🏽 And Also, My Son Has That Same Furniture The Black and White Set! I Think It’s Very Unique! Blessings To Your Family🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@speaklifemv]

This VLOG reached 41k views!!! Some of us love this type of content & aren’t financially struggling. I’m an older viewer and enjoy my career…your older videos drew me to your story and channel. Thanks for switching it up!

[@patriciaperry-higgins6269]

I love watching the ones that use low income housing as a stepping stone to save and move up. It give me great joy to watch these really young women stay there a few years and move up to the next level before purchasing their first homes.

[@cookieoutdoors1659]

Good watch, very informative

[@nicollechantelle]

I’m an executor of an estate with no money and I’ve become flat broke trying to settle it. At Christmas I saw one of your videos. I started a KZbin channel out of desperation to try and monetize it so I can pay for this estate and not lose all the money I have. I truly appreciated your video. If it works god bless if it doesn’t then at least I tried. But I at least wanted to say thank you. Best wishes with your channel and plans. It’s nice to see you prosper 🙏♥️

[@lgee9027]

@@nicollechantelle can you do any app gigs? Door dash etc.

[@BLACK_MikeHammer]

Public housing projects are city or state owned housing for low income, low earning people. This looks like some form of subsidized(HUD or state) privately owned apartment complex. No govt owned and controlled housing scheme will ever look this well kept.

[@juicie25bt]

That's what I was thinking

[@ThisIsSumayahsWorld]

The Ring cameras are to see who is at their door 🚪.

[@miyakemp106]

This was actually nice and intriguing to watch. Thank you for letting us inside of your privacy. I know how hard it can be showing certain things on the internet with so many opinions. God bless you all. 🙏🏾

[@rubytuesday863]

I wouldn't leave. Why look for problems when you have none. Your apartment is perfect.

[@Soopaflhi1]

You’re basic he’s not!! The goal in life should never be low income housing!! 😂😂 What an example you will be for your children… wait til they find out your biggest dream is to reside in low income housing. 😩

[@EverythingAlana]

I know a man with integrity when I see one. He can show this and feel no type of way bc why should he. He knows who he is and what he do, that’s a place a lot of us wish to achieve to be at. Some of us are the only thing getting in between our own mental peace and we have no idea.

[@RontheDon36]

Facts

[@drekafine8831]

These ARE NOT projects. And people need to stop glorifying living in the projects as well. Just like it's a difference between section 8 & "affordable housing," it's also a difference in "affordable housing" and the projects. I've lived in low income housing before, and I've also lived in the projects. They're different. A PROJECT WILL NEVER look like the apartment you're living in. And the reason why I mentioned people "glorifying" project living is because I've been seeing a lot of people doing tours of their residences and have been calling them PROJECTS and it's a flat out lie. Over half of them DO NOT live in a project and think just because it's low income or affordable housing, it's a project. But that's a lie. When you sign up for a project, you have to go to the HOUSING AUTHORITY, so even the process of getting a project is different than the process of low income housing.

[@HandleBerries]

Right? These look nice if this the projects I guess I’m in the slums because what😭

[@MH-yl8gd]

I was going to say the same...these are definitely affordable housing complex, but NOT the projects and nowhere near it lol

[@313Martin]

Thank you‼️

[@michellejohnson875]

Thank you for showing us, it was interesting to hear how it works with the Project 8 and your home is beautiful ❤️ God Bless you 🌈🕊️♥️ love from Brisbane Australia 🦘❤️

[@rawinnerg341]

Yea Section 8 is rental assistance. They pay a part or even all of one’s rent. Low income/subsidized housing is based on income & U pay a percentage. BTW never would have guessed that was ‘the projects’ they don’t look nothing like any projects I’ve ever been in or seen lol… I wouldn’t mind staying there ! 😄

[@TheresaPurnell707]

God Bless you and your family 🙏🏾🕊️💖 and thanks for the info!

[@mikajasmin3214]

If i were you I would stay there until you can buy a place. I wouldn’t move to a more expensive apartment just for “ luxury “

[@Tiffany-y6i]

That makes sense

[@ladyjay6888]

Hey! You have a new subscriber! This is my first time watching your channel. I love your apartment. It's really nice! You're right about the difference between section 8 and low income housing. I have section 8 and live in a 3 bedroom 2 bath townhome. My rent is based on my income. Housing authority pays most of it and I pay a snall portion of the rent. But I can move to another state if i wanted to and take my section 8 with me. Affordable housing is based off of your income but when you move out, you will pay whatever the amount of the rent is in your new place. Unless you move to another affordable housing complex. I think it is a blessing to qualify for section 8 or afordable housing because with both if your income changes, your rent will go down. As long as you report it. You must report any changes to your income situation. Anyway, thanks for sharing. Love, peace, and hair grease!

[@SheilaHill-i4h]

Section 8 also have home ownership programs as well & Habitat for Humanity will help you with home ownership. Good Luck to you & family 🎉

[@TwoSeniors]

Thank you for sharing this information. My husband when he was a single parent (before we met) he lived in similar type housing. He paid max rent based on his income. I mentioned your (this) video on my youtube page “Always Expect the Best”. it was a “short” where I said, I was living in the “projects all day”. I was working on editing video for my three channels, and the edit title on my iPad said “Projects”. So, it was a tongue in cheek comment. You said you were living in the “projects”. And I said, I was working in the “projects” all day… lol… hope you don’t mind. Glad to see 69,201 views so far. Cheers from Sue in Canada.

[@feliciaallen6228]

That's a big apartment!!

[@grandmab2973]

Breath of fresh air god bless you and family a good man and a good woman this is what I see thumbs up and I subscribe

[@mernarobinson5944]

Ring because you wanna see who’s at the door but don’t wanna let nobody know you’re at home😊

[@glamp63]

You have a lovely home. God Bless you & your family. ❤

[@kiloskywalker]

I never seen any low income apartments that look that good

[@debrajarvis4339]

You have a beautiful home thank you for sharing.You'll stay strong and stay together❤

[@JulieBrowning-ri3in]

I live in affordable housing in South Wales UK it’s for people who are 55 and over so my three neighbors are pensioners and like you i have trees , grass and some semi rural wooded areas. I feel blessed to have qualified for this housing. Your home is lovely and would cost a lot to rent privately in the UK . I understand where your coming from regarding old doors my flat - apartment has old doors on the inside but my flat door is brand new and the communal hallways and stairs have been recently upgraded .

[@UncommonWoman1611]

GREAT VIDEO!!! I'M NEW TO YOUR CHANNEL AND I LOVE YOUR TRANSPARENCY!!! GOD WILL CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU AS LONG AS YOU DO YOUR PART AND DON'T FORGET ABOUT HIM!!! YOUR APARTMENT AND YOUR VEHICLE ARE BEAUTIFUL!!! YOUR DECISION NOT TO GET A CAR NOTE WAS WISE!!! I ALSO LOVE THAT YOU BOTH ARE KEEPING YOUR PLACE CLEAN; IT SPEAKS VOLUMES ABOUT YOUR CHARACTERS!!! PEACE BE UNTO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!!! 🙇🏾‍♀️🙇🏾‍♀️🙇🏾‍♀️💝💝💝🕊🕊🕊

[@huntingtonparkway]

In the 80's these were probably considered luxury apartments

[@daviddubell8165]

Hey brother it's about how you keep it you keep your stuff nice and I like that balcony put some chairs out their table nice chill spot

[@tatianamc007]

Affordable housing is NOT a project.

[@TheRialGlamLife]

He's kinda young and probably doesn't realize that. It's ok.

[@DanaWalton-y9d]

Very inspiring Dontay. Love you my brother.😊

[@keemreacts32]

lol! In DC these are what we call suburb apartments.

[@313Martin]

Them is called suburb apartments everywhere

[@RAHRAH63]

I just want to thank you for sharing your experience and for your honesty. Very informative.

[@aestill1]

I am a former apartment manager in Michigan and Florida for Section 8 and low income housing, part of the reason, these units are in great shape is because the property will loose its funding if HUD finds there are violations. Unfortunately another reason its hard for Brown and Black families to get in , the Rental History has to beon point and no criminal history. The greatest thing about these units is what Dontay says, the rent adjustment will help you if you're employment challenged or your a Student. Great Vlog , Dontay❤

[@Mavis20245]

Nice apartments! It seems like you’re doing a really good job. Good for you. Keep up the good work.

[@LovedbyYah]

It just should be called income based housing

[@JuanitaMichelle]

True.