Affordable Housing Operations

Developers Pay Attention: Mass Timber = Faster Builds, Lower Vacancy, & Lower Blood Pressure?! | Taylor Cabot

Kent Fai He

Published on: 27/01/2026

Explore how mass timber is revolutionizing affordable housing. Taylor Cabot explains how faster construction, lower vacancy rates, healthier living environments, and carbon-negative design make mass timber cost-competitive for 8–12 story projects.

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What Are the TOP Construction Approaches to Develop Housing (Pros & Cons from a ~$5B Constr. Co.) - Patrick Otellini

Kent Fai He

Published on: 10/11/2025

A deep dive into the top construction delivery methods for affordable housing — Design-Build, CMAR, IPD, modular, and mass timber. Featuring insights from Swinerton’s Patrick Otellini on speed, cost control, and building smarter.

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How Senior Project Developers Manage $10M+ Affordable Housing Developments- Day in the Life of Max Heninger

Kent Fai He

Published on: 28/02/2025

How do developers orchestrate $10M+ affordable housing projects? Max Heninger (Eden Housing) reveals the blueprint: mastering LIHTC, sequencing 8+ funding sources, navigating entitlements (hello, parking!), and controlling construction risk. The developer is the orchestra conductor.

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From Server to Community Manager of 100s of Units: How Gabby Silva Built a Thriving Career in Real Estate

Kent Fai He

Published on: 30/01/2024

From server to property manager: Gabby Silva shares her journey breaking into real estate without a degree. Get crucial advice for investors on mastering Section 8 inspections, managing resident stigma, and why empathetic community management is key to maximizing returns.

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