Northwest Arkansas · Little Rock · New Orleans · Replicable Nationwide
A community-led real estate investment fund pooling capital from African American investors to acquire, rehabilitate, and revitalize underserved neighborhoods, building generational wealth from the inside out.
The Problem
Hiring initiatives and procurement pledges are not enough. The wealth gap between Black and white Americans cannot be closed without direct investment into the communities where it is most visible and most ignored.
Gentrification and remote-worker migration are driving prices upward in historically Black neighborhoods across the country. The properties that should belong to the community are being acquired by outside investors. The time to act is now.
"With nearly 50 million African Americans in the United States and only 42% homeownership, there is still opportunity and obligation to do more."
The Model
A vetted group of African American investors contribute $10K–$20K each into a manager-managed LLC. Phase 1 target: $150,000.
Local real estate partners source distressed properties in target markets at deep discounts, vetted by appraisal and rental income analysis.
Properties renovated using paid contractors, community workers earning hourly rates plus a profit share, and donated or discounted materials.
Hold for rental income and appreciation, or sell. Target IRR ranges from 29% in Little Rock to 56% in NWA, based on current market data and conservative deal underwriting. Profit distributed pro-rata to all LLC members at exit.
A portion of each exit funds the next project. Surplus seeds loans and equity stakes in AA-owned small businesses. The flywheel turns.
Market 1 • Phase 1 Primary
Adjacent value markets in historically African American neighborhoods. The opportunity is not the Garden District itself — it's the undervalued properties in the 7th Ward and Lower Garden District that trade far below the appreciation curve set by premium areas.
6% annual city-wide appreciation over 5 years. 59% of residents are renters creating strong demand. $185K entry point in target neighborhoods vs $879K Garden District average.
Market 2 • Highest IRR
The highest modeled IRR (56%) of all BCF markets. Entry prices in outlier neighborhoods remain below replacement cost despite 60.6% five-year appreciation metro-wide. Corporate relocations to Walmart and Tyson HQs drive sustained rental demand.
60.6% Benton County appreciation over 5 years. 40+ new residents daily. Strong yield potential with rent-to-price ratios above 0.48% in target areas.
Market 3 • The Story Market
Little Rock is personal. It is where this idea was born, where historically Black neighborhoods have been neglected for decades and where some of the lowest property prices in any state capital in the country create a compelling acquisition opportunity. The story here is not just financial. It is about reclaiming what was always ours.
Median home price: $135K, among the lowest for any state capital in the U.S. 46% African American population. City-designated reinvestment zones available in target corridors.
Market 4 • Growth Market
Charlotte adds 100,000+ residents annually. East Charlotte trades at $210/sqft vs $320 in premium areas — a 35% discount to metro average with the same appreciation tailwind. Tech, finance, and healthcare job growth sustains demand well beyond Phase 1.
$415K median metro home price. 4.5% vacancy rate indicates tight market. $1,950 median rent supports strong cash flow for buy-and-hold strategies.
Get Involved
We are building a small, vetted group of investors and partners for Phase 1. If you believe in the mission and want to be in the room, tell us about yourself. Your $10K-$20K is the equity tranche. Debt financing (CDFIs, hard money, and Black-owned bank partnerships) covers any gap to full project cost, allowing the fund to pursue deals significantly larger than the equity raise alone.
No commitment required. We will follow up personally.