A key part of this model is the structured educational initiative Jones and Redmond have launched through Section 8 Guys. The program aims to provide guidance for both new and experienced investors interested in entering the Section 8 housing sector. With a curriculum built around acquisition, rehabilitation, and leasing strategies, the platform is designed to clarify processes that are often seen as complex and regulatory-heavy. The mentorship component offers step-by-step instruction rooted in the founders’ own operational practices, offering participants insight into real-world execution rather than theoretical frameworks.
Within the first year of launching their initiative, the team has worked with dozens of participants, guiding them through investment deals and emphasizing foundational principles that can support portfolio growth. This hands-on mentorship approach reflects a broader philosophy—combining education with operational understanding to reduce friction and uncertainty in affordable housing investment.
To support this educational infrastructure, Jones and Redmond have introduced a proprietary digital tool tailored to Section 8 real estate operations. The application provides users with features to evaluate property opportunities, manage compliance documentation, and streamline tenant communication. This type of automation serves as a backbone for their approach, reducing administrative overhead and allowing investors to concentrate on growth and management strategies.
In parallel with their educational and technology initiatives, the team also operates Elevate Financial Partners. This financing arm is focused on helping clients navigate capital structuring, including through debt-service-based loan options. These lending solutions aim to provide more flexibility for investors looking to recycle capital, reduce initial funding barriers, and reinvest into new opportunities. By aligning financial services with investment coaching, the broader platform seeks to simplify a traditionally fragmented process.
According to Jones, the distinction of Section 8 Guys lies in its operational grounding. “We’re not just teachers—we’re operators. We’re actually investors who do this business. Everything we teach, we’ve done ourselves,” he noted. This perspective shapes the platform’s emphasis on transparency, replicability, and grounded methodologies that reflect actual market dynamics.
The broader mission of Section 8 Guys emphasizes access and legacy. With stated goals of expanding their footprint in Memphis and developing an inclusive educational community, the founders are aiming to promote broader participation in real estate investing—particularly for individuals who may be new to the field or navigating limited resources. The goal is not only portfolio growth, but also the development of skills and infrastructure that support long-term asset stewardship.
By integrating mentorship, technology, and financing under one model, Section 8 Guys is contributing to a more cohesive pathway for real estate investors interested in affordable housing. The approach emphasizes learning-by-doing and aims to mitigate risk through informed, operational guidance. In doing so, the platform hopes to foster a generation of investors with the capacity to both manage assets and understand the broader community and economic factors that shape the housing market.
As the real estate sector continues to evolve, particularly in the affordable housing space, the model that Jones and Redmond have developed offers a framework grounded in applied knowledge, resource accessibility, and strategic scaling. Their emphasis on infrastructure—not just instruction—positions Section 8 Guys as a platform with potential long-term impact in housing and investment education.
More information on the mentorship platform can be found at Elevate Coaching REI.
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