Nashville developer transforms abandoned hotels into affordable housing

[@mightymommom5888]

The hotels/motels and malls that are abandoned need to be turned into affordable housing.

[@sdlock83]

But who's going to take the financial loss?

[@tw_72]

@@sdlock83 It sounds like there is funding through HUD.

[@kelceylance3597]

Malls could also be amazing school buildings too!

[@sandraelliott6982]

💯

[@Odayian420]

There are things called zoning laws most of the time business and residential zoning is two different things. And as far as I'm aware none of these hotels that they have taken have changed zoning. So I have a feeling these people won't have a place for long.

[@patricequinn7733]

It shows how out of control the rents are when $1400 is considered an affordable rent.

[@evonne315]

For a SAFE and clean place with all amenities? "Rent" an extended stay america it's $600 a week that's the cheapest place one can "live" with a kitchen and laundry (pay laundry but it's still there).

[@travguru8]

That's not affordable housing especially being in Nashville.

[@MrStevenperkins]

Well it's $1400 with utilities included, not $1400 without any utilities

[@shari5982]

I’m on a fixed income, less than $1400 a month. Even if I did have that amount, there’s also food, clothing, gas, insurance, etc. This isn’t affordable for many of us.

[@ImGettingOld911]

I agree. I applaud the guy for turning that place into apartments, but $1400 is a bit steep.

[@trinasyoutube]

There’s plenty of abandoned hotels, motels, houses & commercial buildings that developers could do this with. 🙏❤️

[@suen5006]

No motels or abandoned homes in our area. But some cities are buying motels if they can. Commercial building are much harder to turn in to housing because a lot more plumbing and safety infrastructure is necessary, it may be cheaper to build new.

[@elijahparks2417]

A lot of cities refuse to allow low income housing to be built so they can force out anyone that isn’t wealthy.

[@xaniiu]

1400 for a studio is atrocious. I don’t care if it is fully furnished. They are all Section 8 so it’s state money but still

[@Suzanne-f4x]

@@elijahparks2417 They may refuse to allow low- income housing because the federal rules are too intrusive and their voters don't want low-income housing. Low-income housing has a bad reputation because many of the people who want it are not good citizens.

[@ShellSellars-Smith]

@@xaniiu Tax payers are supporting this!

[@teddya916]

That's great! First time I heard of housing for those who came out of foster care. Blessings to them.

[@Ana-y3u1z]

Recuerda No es Gratis, debes pagar 1.400 $ al mes.

[@lunab.1136]

What a wonderful man I’m happy for his residence especially as a former foster youth that has cerebral palsy congrats to the Lady and this man

[@starshine3588]

So “affordable” doesn’t actually mean affordable….just like always. $1400 a month isn’t affordable. $300, $400, $500 a month is affordable. I’m sick of all of these housing things claiming they are affordable when they actually aren’t affordable. My mortgage on my 3 bedroom house on a half acre lot is just under $600 a month and that includes money that goes to pay property taxes and insurance. $600 a month is affordable housing. The house was built in 1992…so it’s not that old and it’s in great condition…and I bought it in 2006. That is what “affordable” is….not rent for $1400 a month. “Affordable” is now a bad word and a lie…because every time you hear “affordable housing” on a news report or from a project like this…it’s never actually affordable.

[@nr1785]

Yeah it’s like gaslighting.

[@carolr7823]

What you are paying is super low. Most houses in my area that are old go for at least $1,000,000. There are cheap areas to live and there are expensive areas to live. Most of the cost is the cost of the land.

[@AMGF815]

What they didn’t explain is that $1,400 is MOSTLY paid by HUD! The tenants only pay a small portion of it and unlike your mortgage, it includes all utilities.

[@soulshadoww55]

My goodness, where do you live?? It's extremely hard to find a mortgage that low.

[@erikaamerica4546]

$1,400 a month!! That’s horrible! Who can afford that?!

[@velendabrombacher5147]

Taxpayers pay for most of this. He applied for grants from the government that paid for most of it, investors help for some. Now taxpayers are paying 80% of the 1400.

[@Susweca5569]

​@velendabrombacher5147 It's money better spent than giving billionaires tax breaks or paying the salaries of Putin-owned MAGA traitors in Congress. Would you rather they still be on the streets?

[@DeborahSch]

WE are paying for it. It’s all subsidized, from the build,the utilities, the furniture.. to the rent. He’s getting rich.

[@sdlock83]

@@DeborahSch Exactly! So many stupid people asserting that he's doing it out of the goodness of his heart. He knows exactly what he's doing. Drawing money from the taxpayers.

[@TexasRiverGirl]

If they are on SS that leaves very little if anything for food. Some people only get around $700 a month from SS.

[@Jstreamssr]

This is fantastic and great to see old motels being put to good permanent use.

[@mirjamkohler263]

Thank you Adam, you're a beautiful human being!!

[@kimberlynelson4200]

So happy that this good man and his company stepped up and put this abandoned hotel and made it into homes for people in need. All abandoned hotels and buildings in general need to be repurposed like this.

[@goodmeasure777]

Yes! This is good business! Helping fellow Americans!

[@stephenbrand5661]

Should explain that $1,400 is NOT what the people renting these units are paying.

[@johnaltobello5095]

They never tell where the $$$ is actually coming from..The taxpayers are paying the rent.

[@MattWingo1]

They mentioned HUD and Fair Market Rent. As such, I’m inferring this is setup as Section 9 Housing. (ie Gov pays rent)

[@johnaltobello5095]

@@MattWingo1 of course it is..they just don't specify that..

[@AZsunflower]

​@johnaltobello5095 Yeah so rich developer can get richer. He does NOT need to charge that much. He charges it because he can.

[@cakesaregood5176]

The $1400 is coming from taxpayers. Just another form of welfare for us to pay.

[@ddlang2514]

$1400 per month is the “ Fair Market Value “ which HUD pays a portion of. The renter pays the remaining balance. It’s determined according to their unique set of circumstances. This is a great option to get people housed according to what they can pay. It’s a great start to an awful situation. Inspiring to see someone doing something sustainable about the homeless and unaffordable housing situation. Great idea to use these abandoned properties.

[@RadiUzunova]

Great to getting 🤑

[@Shalam5785]

Thanks for the info, but I would like to know what percentage HUD actually pays for each renter.

[@morganfreeman5972]

It's too bad these developers are not altruistic and charge only enough to cover costs and a very small profit. This would lower the rent considerably. At $1400/m rent they are making significant profit considering HUD pays for a large porrtion of that.

[@kimpaul5948]

People will trash the unit, sadly

[@amberf6275]

@@Shalam5785 Tenants pay 30% of their adjusted gross income and the max income one person can have to receive Section 8 vouchers in that part of TN is approx. $23,400. If my math is right, that's a monthly income of roughly $1950, and 30% of that would be about $585. That means HUD is covering $815 per unit per month. For comparison, in the same 30-day average TN pays $2340 per incarcerated person. (An average of $78 per day per prisoner.)

[@AndrewGodwin-oj3kf]

Beautiful, what a labor of love you’ve done here Adam. A home is a place to grow again. These people will bear fruit and pass it on most certainly

[@deborahkish5411]

More developer's should follow this wonderful example!!

[@susanr5546]

I met a musician about two days ago near a well-known grocery store. I realized he was a professional musician as he played his violin and hearing him play his violin I remembered the many times I had enjoyed such performances. I parked and went to give him some money. I learned he was a widowed man with five daughters. He had a serious back injury and was unable to work as a concert musician. He and his 5 daughters were being evicted in two days from their apartment. I gave him some money. This is not the first time I have witnessed this kind of thing. I have worked in social services for about 25 years. We need this kind of housing in every part of the country.

[@suzenpope3401]

Oh man a single father of girls… any more info for him? A go fund?

[@donnaturner6070]

Nothing is fair when it comes to rents. $1400 month is $1000 too much for that.

[@BunnyMan-ec4xg]

It includes all utilities.

[@JuicySmoolietsSubwaySamm-lm6fz]

Always someone complaining. Imagine if they had to rely on themselves without others helping to lift them up.

[@cakesaregood5176]

That’s your $1400 paying for that rent if it’s a HUD project. Federal funds pay that rent, your tax dollar.

[@kaistockman6443]

Yeah, that seems expensive to me when it’s basically one tiny room. What they are doing is great, but if that’s affordable, then I don’t see how anybody can afford rent anywhere. To me that’s what rent should be normally or way less for something of that size. For example, a relative of mine lives on Social Security, which is only $1100 a month that rent is more than he makes. His rent is $750.

[@erikaamerica4546]

@@BunnyMan-ec4xg Hey dude, electric for a room probably runs $30 a month, water about 20 so give me a break. $1,400 is ludicrously high for 150 square foot room

[@Fearlessdove]

This is ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC! 🎉 So glad to see this!

[@LifeAfterDeathTube]

no it isn't. not sure where your logic comes from.

[@azadtayar347]

@@LifeAfterDeathTubeliterally the video where people who couldn’t afford a newly updated place without breaking the bank.

[@mariaeebergantinos9204]

To the developer: BRAVO 👍🏻👌🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@pattiwhite9575]

$1400 is still expensive

[@soaring1]

How do low income people pay for that? It must be subsidized some how.

[@OhJodi69]

@jentrification_ The tenant pays part of the rent, based on their income.

[@soaring1]

@jentrification_ Sad that it costs that much to live in a crackerjack box. Glad they have a place though.

[@Psychiatricnerd]

Yep HUD pays it so it is guaranteed rental income each month. It’s not like the developer is doing charity work though he likely could make way more turning into luxury apartments or the like. Idk how much it cost to turn over so maybe it works out the way it is.

[@sdlock83]

​@@Psychiatricnerd Exactly! He's definitely not doing charity work. He's in it for the money from the government!

[@jimcook9330]

I stayed at that very hotel. Great Job.

[@arlenehutchinson9259]

🙌🏾 RESPECT So happy for her and all the residents ❤❤❤ Everyone deserves somewhat to call home 🏡

[@mariannebecker5132]

What a great idea. Everybody wins. Would love to see this trend continue.

[@auroralights2759]

I hope these rooms are only for Americans not invaders.

[@Suzanne-f4x]

The taxpayers only get to pay for this.

[@beaglesrfun5896]

This is a humanistic way of helping others.

[@RebeccaSurber-vw5wi]

What about hard working people who pay their own way?

[@Psychiatricnerd]

I mean yes it is and he could likely go develop it and make more but HUD is guaranteed monthly income so there’s no worry about not getting rent etc.

[@Psychiatricnerd]

@@RebeccaSurber-vw5wiI’m one of those people. Never been on government services a day in my life (thank you God) but I think this should be an option for those that are struggling.

[@tw_72]

@@RebeccaSurber-vw5wi There are people who would be "hard working" if they could. I have a friend who has MS; she physically cannot work full time. There are people who simply don't make enough, like a single parent with a special-needs kid.

[@onceagain227]

​@@RebeccaSurber-vw5wi do you hate handouts, or feel entitled to a handout of your own? It can't be both .

[@sharronmitchell304]

Good idea. Poor people need a place to live also. It will be interesting to watch how this plays out. At least someone is trying to come up with a plan. The complainers of this idea have certainly offered no solution.

[@Fred-mp1vf]

Can "poor people" afford $1400 / month rent? My 3 bedroom house payment is $540.

[@sharronmitchell304]

@@Fred-mp1vf I believe I heard him say HUD will be subsidizing some of the rent. Didn't say how much.

[@evonne315]

It's extremely hard to get assistance. That's an acceptable payment for a safe place for one person. Unfortunately NO it's still not affordable for most. Thats your entire SSI check for some retired people who are unable to save, or lost thier savings before thw age they can no longer really work.

[@rauxhyde2614]

Exactly!! .. think it’s bots sowing seeds of discontent ahead of election cuz sho seems from hater-comments that nothing is good enough for them, they’re not happy for others to get help, ..people constantly complain about the homelessness and the homeless, but few actually do anything about it. This guy DID something and hater-Karens be out here complaining about HIS EFFORT AND SOLUTION - But narcissistic Karens don’t seek nor provide solutions: - all they do is gripe. TDS

[@pinkiesue849]

​@@Fred-mp1vfwhere do you live for that small amount?

[@maricogan2903]

$1,400.00/month is NOT affordable. I’m an RN, making a decent salary for a Southern state. $1,400.00/month is definately OVER 1 week of salary BEFORE taxes.

[@nancyjones4142]

Wow, this is such a wonderful idea. Thank you so much for caring about these beautiful people and actually doing something to make such a huge difference in their lives. People matter, every one of us need to have a comfortable home, a roof over their head. A place to go to every night with a roof over their head. Many blessings you are a very special person.

[@anyways661]

Fair market value means taking advantage of tax breaks and desperate populations.

[@yolandahebert2350]

$1400.00 considered affordable housing?

[@velendabrombacher5147]

It is when taxpayers are paying for it.

[@sdlock83]

@@yolandahebert2350 Unfortunately, it doesn't matter if it's $5000/month. It's considered "affordable" when someone else is paying for it.

[@KingofgraceSARA]

How do you suppose the good man upkeep the place?

[@joeedward2497]

Did he say 1400..I thought my rent on house was high.

[@DavidLS1]

I think HUD takes care of most of the rent.

[@yanaeccles4088]

That includes everything,electricity and maintenance.

[@DavidLS1]

@@yanaeccles4088 That's still a lot for someone who was living on the street in a tent.

[@cakesaregood5176]

@@DavidLS1 honey taxpayers are HUD.

[@jayme5280]

1400 is still extremely high for a 1 bedroom.

[@yanaeccles4088]

So happy developers are doing good for their community ❤️🙏🏾👏🏾

[@sdlock83]

@@yanaeccles4088 Not really. He's going it to get rich off HUD funds.

[@frontdesk9409]

Making Bank of off the tax payers thru HUD.

[@philturless]

$1,400 a month for a Motel 6 room that’s been painted and called a different name? And by the looks of it, it’s the middle of the day and you have people standing around/lurking around the apartment doing nothing and not working, just like the drug motel it was before.

[@jsacodes916]

That’s a rip off. $1400 can get you more than a studio.

[@AZsunflower]

Sadly, that is no longer true. Here in central AZ that would be a bargin.

[@taryntaryn9090]

Where do live that that's expensive? In a tree?

[@AZsunflower]

@@taryntaryn9090 Why would living in a tree be expensive?

[@taryntaryn9090]

@@AZsunflower It's not. That's the point!!!

[@suen5006]

$1400? That's not cheap for a studio. It's more than most disables people make a month if they get SSI.

[@Thewomanfromrevelation12]

1400 for a studio.. this man is no hero.. to be a hero when go below the fair market value.. that’s how you change the market..

[@LeeSmith-f4f]

$1400. is not a good deed sir, try again.

[@ramonaschuler4134]

This is what SHOULD happen EVERYWHERE!!

[@lindatuttle9188]

You need wealthy investors to make it happen. I know if I was wealthy I would certainly invest in this kind of project.

[@littleone7404]

$1,400 a month,how is that Affordable ???

[@susansmith493]

Do you folks not listen? It's subsidized.

[@rosaglem1905]

Therefore affordable only if poor and getting someone else to pay the bulk of the cost, otherwise many will remain homeless unless someone else pays the bill.

[@MsMadmax1]

I think this is a brilliant idea! And it's something I've been talking about for years! Here in Missouri, I see roadside hotels that are vacant and boarded up, just left to rot and fall down. If a developer would come in, they could make each room into a comfortable studio apartment. The winters here are brutally cold, and the summers are just as brutally hot. It breaks my heart to see people out in all kinds of weather panhandling for food or cash. There are also several vacant factories in my town that could be re-purposed. Such a good idea.

[@vulcan2882]

I hope this works out great, but $1,400 ... how is that affordable ?

[@Sonomacats]

That's not what they're paying. That's what HUD decided it was worth. HUD pays most of it. The people pay what they can afford.

[@weekendnomad5038]

Did he say this is $1400 a month?! That’s still a lot for a struggling person 🤔

[@nitwitt50]

This is really great. There are soooo many abandon buildings that are eye sores around our country. I hope this is a trend in EVERY state. This makes me smile, THANK YOU

[@ccbarr58]

$1,400 a month rent! How are they supposed to afford it?

[@xoxxobob61]

This is not "Affordable Housing" !

[@dorrainecrump3396]

This man is a blessing to his community. All of those semi-vacant malls and vacant hotels now have a great purpose.

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[@Chaobolin]

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[@cmjGemara]

1400 IS EXPENSIVE

[@SilverSunPublishing]

This is a great development, but 1400 is not affordable for many people. How about 900? Then people would be able to afford food, too.

[@patricialivingston5349]

I thought of doing this years ago and suggested it to my ex but couldn't get him interested. I didn't have the resources to do it but I've always thought it was the most practical solution to avoiding homelessness and creating affordable housing. Kudos to this man and his resources to make it happen. It's wonderful, and exactly as I envisioned.

[@loritablet2814]

Love this story made my day.

[@Bob-fk8vd]

1,400 a month is beyond ridiculous! This is ripping people off. At the most $300.00 a month. I live in California and a studio apartment is not even 1,400 a month unless you’re in one of the 4 big cities. And I bet the taxpayers are paying a lot of the rent. This world is crazy.

[@Edward34666]

1400 a month that’s still crazy expensive

[@Sonomacats]

HUD pays the majority of it. The people pay what they can afford.

[@helnbak9372]

This should be rolled out world wide. Such a life changing thing for so many who just need a start. Congratulations to these people for making it possible.

[@karlab9557]

1400 monthly median? Seriously? That's outrageous!

[@oops541]

Sorry, $1400 is not affordable housing at all. They should charge $700.

[@OhJodi69]

The tenants pay 1/3 of their income.

[@RichardC-b3u]

I pay 1330 for 2 master suites and bath , laundry room, living room/ dining, upgraded kitchen, gym, 2 pools,walking trails, dog park. That place should be at least 650- 700 max.

[@susansmith493]

Where?

[@sdlock83]

@@RichardC-b3u The developer can charge however much they want as long as someone else (HUD) is paying for it.

[@rauxhyde2614]

@susansmith .. exactly WHERE always determines the price- in a bigger city in any it’s probably nonexistent to find a place for 600.00-700.00. Cities offer amenities, public transpo, multiples of everything: restaurants, schools, hospitals, firms, cultural events, arts & theaters. Price reflects those attractions…

[@rodhoover9158]

Wonderful. We need a national initiative based on this. Well done.

[@TaraCharlotte-me3sb]

acting like he is doing this for a good cause then changing $1,400 a month is crazy

[@Sonomacats]

He's not. That's the total value and HUD pays most of it. The tenants pay what they can afford.

[@rosemariebredahl9519]

$1,400/mo for that sq footage should include the maid service of a motel.

[@UKindness4]

Thank you. But $1400 is outrageous for that unit. HUD now in the south needs looking into these deals they make with rich landlords that are requiring 60% of ones income not 30%. CORTLAND IS NOT THE ONLY PRICE FIXER LANDLORD GOUGING AND ABUSING TENANTS. .

[@George-f8h]

For those complaining about the cost of rent in the comment section, "The rent is dictated by HUD, what's called the fair market rent. For Davidson County, that’s $1,400, and it includes fully furnished units and all utilities, along with peer support and security,” he said. Residents who qualify will be able use vouchers to help cover the cost of rent." In other words, there will be NO COST to those who qualify.

[@SherioCheers]

LOL 1400 a month without a full separate kitchen... LOL these landlords are predators.

[@patc1764]

How wonderful this man is… puts greed aside and humanity in the forefront.. what a mentor, who we should all aspire to !!!

[@southernights]

$1400 a month for a room with a bathroom?! 😳

[@patentexperts1675]

Subtract the cost of utilities and furniture and maintenance from the $1400 total.

[@rauxhyde2614]

Most bigger cities it’s like 1900.00 studio- 2500.00 for 1 bedroom w/office, sometimes no office, - PLUS utilities, food, etc. i’m glad for this solution👍 Better for the people who get the apartments, and better for society, the neighborhoods, health, and controlling spread of illness

[@emilydavidson275]

Long time coming! This idea was born many years ago and has finally been put into action. Thank God!

[@lauriescozycorner]

This is why states needs to outlaw private equity developments. We need to put our citizens first, residents, hometown development and businesses needs to be top priority.

[@lmmhanlon9758]

Finally a developer using his money for good ! Thank you! Maybe others will take his example and do something.

[@Susweca5569]

This is excellent idea, but $1,400 is still out of most people's reach.

[@Sonomacats]

HUD pays the majority of it. The people pay what they can afford.

[@carolynr529]

I hope to do this one day. What an excellent ideal and God bless this man and his team for doing just that.

[@RebekahStevens-d9h]

$1,400.00 a Month!! 130 people 😮 That's $182,000 a MONTH!! No wonder he's smiling ear to ear.

[@rauxhyde2614]

INCLUDES UTILITIES AND IS FURNISHED and a nurse / staff is on premises, so he’s not receiving the utility money, - the utility companies are, so he’s not getting the above conjectured 182K - 🙄

[@Sharon-jz4ri]

Awesome job! This is what we need! Thank you to this developer! Giving back to the community! Hope this catches on with other developers!❤😊

[@kitten88dm]

I rented a whole house for £1000 and they're wanting more for an room and bathroom...

[@gordonmari-ju2lv]

Great job, brother. Keep it up. We need more people like you!!!!🙏

[@myrajhall7690]

$1400 a month? If you make minimum wage that is still expensive.

[@ramiroherrera-oe4fm]

He is a smart businessman,and probably paid the lady to say nice things about the home. He tried to sound like he is such a nice guy for doing this.

[@DeborahSch]

1400 dollars a month for that is “affordable housing” ? RIDICULOUS.

[@RR4kindness]

AWESOME!!this is such a wonderful action and such a great news story!! we need more stories like this to help inspire people that they can be the change. Thank you to all the people who made this happen and hopefully it will be an inspiration for it to happen to all those empty buildings out there!

[@illssolution5720]

With ALL the subsidies....sp this guy can rake in $182,000.00 per month...

[@susansmith493]

Then go do it yourself ... for free.

[@rauxhyde2614]

🙄the envy!!, - literally dripping off your comment! … like jealously planning the sale of your soul to whomever jus giv ya enuff… - but then with your apparent internal make-up it’ll probably NEVER be enough…

[@geraldine1437]

This can be done around the country. Beautiful! Happy to see people off the streets.

[@DavidLS1]

Way better than those pod home communities they're building.

[@sdlock83]

@@DavidLS1 Actually it's NOT. Tiny home communities are less expensive to build & maintain, self-contained, give a more campus/neighborhood feel, and can be modified or removed at will.

[@DavidLS1]

@@sdlock83 Yes, I know. The pods I was referring to are little more than tents. Tiny houses are better. Better still might be to repurpose abandoned roadside motels into living units for the homeless.

[@sdlock83]

@@DavidLS1 Even the pods are better than this. Remember these kinds of housing provides shelter and privacy, but are not meant to me permanent. The worst thing one can do is to make them DEPENDENT on welfare for the rest of their lives. There should be a DESIRE for them to work their way OUT.

[@DavidLS1]

@@sdlock83 Not everyone can work themselves out of poverty. Refurbished motels would be ideal for the homeless elderly. At least we agree that all of these approaches are better than tents and cardboard boxes. A number of countries have almost no homeless people. Denmark, Ireland. Finland. Japan and Norway just to name a few. Perhaps we should try to copy what they're doing.

[@aracelia.4532]

I pray more people do this across the US. There should be absolutely no reason for this much homelessness... if I had the means, I would do this. Thank you for your help and support for people in your city!

[@jacquelinesmith1215]

God bless you Adam. This is the best example of how to help others. You will be remembered.

[@CatT1987]

This is not affordable housing for many. Are you kidding me? You're saying $1,400 per month like that's a good thing? Most low income families or homeless people would not be able to afford that living on nothing but their Social Security. My friend's mother pays no more than $600 a month for her one bedroom totally renovated apartment with water and garbage included although she does pay her own electric and gas bill and this is in Illinois and they have HUD there as well. I don't know maybe things are different in Tennessee.

[@angelisa368]

This is fantastic! But wait, how is affordable rent, $1400?????

[@habibijan]

Something I can't put my finger on about this...

[@anilasharma2371]

Wow amazing work hats off to this guy , he has made hotel this into someone's home , just fantastic.

[@RandomGuy-k7m]

$1400 a month is affordable housing? FOR A STUDIO IN TENNESSEE? I SMELL SHIT.

[@cakesaregood5176]

I smell my federal tax dollars being given away.

[@EricaGamet]

@@cakesaregood5176 Taxes go for community services... not the same as "giving away." Plus, with people in housing they can add to the economy in other ways: jobs, spending, etc.

[@tw_72]

Where I live, studios run between $1600 and $1900 per month, no amenities, with parking and pets extra.

[@susansmith493]

Nashville is very much in demand. The taxpayers pay most of this.

[@sdlock83]

@@RandomGuy-k7m You smelled right. The developers aren't doing any charity. They know what they're doing. They want those HUD money!

[@glendabaker4901]

This is an amazing thing you have done! May God bless everything you do.

[@danielledanielle3566]

$1400 is NOT affordable

[@ЕвгенийВиленский-г7ю]

This man ,the developer ,he gives me hope for the better future ...God bless you , real man.

[@Kiki-th1wm]

How is $1400 dollars considered affordable?

[@AlennysMartinez]

I absolutely love what he is doing but the price is outrageous.

[@eden20111]

1400 can get you a nice 2bed 2bath high rise apartment in Houston. this is crazy....

[@Teentalkguru]

This definitely helps with the housing crisis for unhoused populations. The fact that people can have all amenities, a safe and secure home that is furnished, and only pay 30% of income is amazing! More large cities need to try this model so there are displaced families who are housed. Hopefully there is a social worker on site for case management and job resources. It’s a win-win! HUD funding is being put to good use to help Americans and it’s a solution to part of the housing and homelessness crisis.

[@cgreen4382]

Great idea! God bless you sir thanks!

[@Ana-y3u1z]

Recuerda no es gratis, debes pagar 1400 $ al mes.

[@mandisaf7858]

Finally we are seeing the GOOD developers in the world. God bless this man 🙏🏽

[@albertmontoya6413]

$1,400.00 that's to expensive when your social security is only 1,314.00 per month

[@petegallows5494]

Good for the former homeless, but at that cost, it's hardly a "good deed". Even subsidised, well, somebody is dishing out the rest of the rent money and that somebody is the taxpayer - asking $1400 a month for a renovated motel room is disgustingly greedy. What can you expect from a developer. If the city/government bought this old motel themselves, there would be no need to pay tens - maybe even hundreds of thousands worth of subsidised rent (130 people - is that 130 units, or do at least some people share the motel room?), every single month for decades. Doing it this way is a waste of money and the greedy developer is smiling ear to ear.

[@RadiUzunova]

1400 for a room is called affordable 😳 Glad I live in Bulgaria , live nice life never in depth , few condos, almost free healthcare. Usa “freedom” is hell

[@KingofgraceSARA]

Blah blah blah

[@RomyHouston-y9v]

YAY! Good work and thank you for your commitment to helping others with housing. Bless you!!

[@pattitai1834]

Wow! Can they afford $1400/month? A young man I know personally aged out of the foster care system. He slept on the train that runs in and out of of the San Jose area. His biological parents and family were druggies/criminals. He wanted to avoid being involved with them. However, I don’t know that he could afford $1400.

[@causticchameleon7861]

$1400?!!! That’s crazy high for a studio apt that’s supposedly affordable housing. Those units should be no more than $550-$600 maybe $700 with all utilities included. Are they taking section 8 housing? That could explain the jacked up rent.