Van Williams
Proactive Sustainable Bonds via Social Impact Real Estate Investor | Affordable Housing Advocate | Transforming Distressed Properties into Sustainable Communities
- Role
- Real Estate Fund Manager at Proactive Sustainable Bonds
- Location
- Orangeburg, SC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
Experience
Real Estate Fund Manager
Jun 2019 — Present · Las Vegas, NV, US
Visionary Leadership in Affordable Housing25+ years in real estate investment and fund management, transforming distressed properties into affordable housing.Managing Founder of The Proactive Realty Income Fund, LLC, dedicated to serving low-income, marginalized, and underserved communities.Specializes in 2nd chance housing, partnering with agencies like OCAB Community Housing, Hopelink of Nevada, Clark County Housing, and Salvation Army Veterans Housing.Transformational Real Estate Projects2540 Fremont Street, Las Vegas (53-Unit Rehab): Acquired 10 days before condemnation, fully renovated in 9 months, now providing stable housing for low-income residents.187-Space Manufactured Home Park, South Carolina: Saved from closure, sold to publicly traded REIT UMH in 2022, ensuring long-term affordability.Generated $3.25 million in investor returns while maintaining affordability for residents.Strategic Partnerships & Housing AdvocacyWorks with Section 8 programs in California, Illinois, South Carolina, and Nevada to expand housing options for at-risk individuals.Develops exit strategies that sustain long-term housing affordability.Early Career & Path to Impact InvestmentBegan as a “fixer” for a California Family Office, restoring mismanaged housing portfolios and stabilizing rental income.Partnered with Building Futures with Women & Children, supporting domestic violence survivors and shaping his mission to build impact investment communities.Professional Credentials & ExpertiseCertified Private Equity Professional (CPEP), Registered Property Manager, and Certified Business Mediator.Holds certifications in green property management, psychology, social work, and SRO management.Dr. Van Williams continues to bridge real estate investment with social impact, ensuring affordable housing remains accessible while delivering strong financial returns for investors.
Education
Madison University
PhD
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