For this episode of The Larkin Hoffman Real Estate Podcast, Johnny and Megan talk about his decision to move from corporate America into the real estate development world; what he’s building now; and what he wants to build in the future.

Explore the new website for The Hollows: https://www.hollowsapartments.com/

[Originally Published on Opportunity Finance Network: View Source]

Since 2018, JO Companies has worked collaboratively with the City of St. Paul to develop a high-quality, energy efficient and equitable development on the east side of the city. One of the company’s latest projects is The Hollows, a four story, 62 unit multifamily workforce housing development.

[Originally Published on Star Tribune, Written By Zoë Jackson: View Source]

A first-time developer is set to break ground on St. Paul's East Side on a 62-unit apartment building with units affordable to a range of low-income renters.

[Originally Published On Twin Cities Pioneer Press, Written By Frederick Melo: View Source]

In a prior life, Johnny Opara spent 17 years in business-to-business sales with Medtronic, CenturyLink, Cox Automotive and International Paper. The first-time developer may have just cleared his biggest sale yet — convincing the city of St. Paul to back a 62-unit, $18.7 million affordable-housing development just east of downtown.

[Originally published on Payne Phalen: View Source]

Community Design Charette on Monday August 12, 2019 at Indigenous Roots, 788 East 7th Street, St. Paul, MN 55106.

Join the East Side neighbors to discuss development of the vacant lot at 520 Payne Ave into affordable apartments.

[Originally published on Finance & Commerce, written by Brian Johnson: View Source]

[Originally published on Hoodstarter, written by Justin Ley: View Source]

A great redevelopment opportunity at the Gateway to Payne Avenue in close proximity to Swede Hollow Park and Bruce Vento Regional Trail.