Why market-rate housing for immigrants is a good investment
Given the challenges of today’s low-income housing portfolios, market-rate housing for immigrants provides a more attractive investment opportunity—with both a positive financial and social ROI.
Through the Global St. Louis Workforce Housing Fund, businesses, organizations, and other investors can invest in market-rate housing developments that produce a financial return on investment with the support of low-interest loans.
In addition to a direct financial return, businesses benefit from reduced costs of hiring and training new employees, increased operational efficiencies, and customer service.
Market-rate housing (versus low-income) also helps shield the organization and investors from risk if properties eventually need to be sold due to financial constraints.
Refugees and immigrants are driven to succeed—the vast majority of new arrivals are employed and self-sufficient within 90 days of arrival.
