17. How to Build Wealth Locally and Sustainably with Monte Anderson

02/07/2025 1h 9min Episodio 17
17. How to Build Wealth Locally and Sustainably with Monte Anderson

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Monte Anderson: Start Local, Stay Committed, Build What’s Missing
In this episode of Housing Matters, Matt Pouliot is joined by Monte Anderson—President of Options Real Estate Investments, Inc. and co-founder of Neighborhood Evolution. Monte has spent decades revitalizing Southern Dallas through sustainable, small-scale development that puts community first.
Monte shares how he went from racing motorcycles to becoming one of the most impactful townmakers in the country. From restoring forgotten buildings to creating ownership opportunities for local entrepreneurs, his approach to “incremental development” offers a blueprint for any community looking to build from the inside out.
🎯 In this episode:


The 12 Steps of Townmaking


Why your city doesn’t need a mega-developer


How to structure creative deals with community impact


Why “no one is coming to save you”—and why that’s good news


If you care about housing, community, or doing development differently, don’t miss this one.
🎧 More from Monte:
🔗 Options Real Estate: https://optionsre.com
🔗 Neighborhood Evolution: https://neighboodevo.org

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