#953 Build Smarter: Designing Housing People Actually Need

Dusten Hendricksen is the founder and CEO of Mailbox Money Real Estate. Dusten turned his path from roofing and development into a mission-driven company focused on affordable, wellness inspired multifamily housing. You’ll hear how Dusten sources deals, structures syndications, elevates tenant satisfaction through thoughtful design, and gives back to his community.

Connect with Dusten: https://mailboxmoneyre.com 

Highlights:

02:15 — Why Hold Multifamily

06:20 — Pivot To Ground-Up

06:50 — Premium Workforce Model

07:15 — $200k vs. $150k Units

09:05 — Amenities Rarely Used

13:00 — Local Banks Over Agency

18:15 — Raising Capital Got Harder

19:20 — Dev Risk vs. Acquisitions

25:10 — Biggest Risk: Demand

29:10 — AI For Communication

 

Quote: “We’re not building cheap housing, we’re building beautiful, attainable communities that people can actually afford to live in.”

 

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