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South Louisiana Housing

Restoring Homes.
Rebuilding Lives.

Renewing Communities.

Family ◆ People ◆ Community

Built on Faith. Driven by Purpose. Rooted in South Louisiana.

Housing Choice Voucher Specialists
Multiple Louisiana Parishes
Built on Faith and Purpose
Every Decision Begins with People
Our Three Commitments

Every Home. Every Resident. Every Day.

We are not simply a property management company. We are a housing institution built to serve families with dignity and restore neighborhoods with purpose.

Commitment 01

Restore the Home

Every home we acquire is restored to a durable, professional standard. We restore with the intent of holding the property for the long term, for the family who will live there.

Commitment 02

Support the Resident

A Housing Choice Voucher family is not a liability to be managed. They are a family who has secured housing assistance and chosen our home. We serve them with genuine care and professionalism.

Commitment 03

Strengthen the Community

We do not extract value from neighborhoods. We invest in them, care for them, and work to leave them stronger than we found them, one restored home at a time.

"Every restored home has the power to change a life, strengthen a neighborhood, and build a better future for our community."

The 504Restore Charter · Established 2014

How It Works

From Acquisition to Family Home

01

Acquire with Discipline

Every property is scored against our 100-point Section 8 Asset Score before any offer is made. Data drives every decision.

02

Restore with Excellence

Each home is restored to the 504Restore Standard, durable materials, professional finishes, and HQS-ready from day one.

03

Lease with Care

We work directly with Housing Authorities across Louisiana to match quality homes with families holding Housing Choice Vouchers.

04

Manage with Purpose

Responsive maintenance, respectful communication, and proactive care. Every resident experience reflects our mission.

Our Core Values

What We Stand For

Integrity

We Keep Our Promises

We communicate honestly and act ethically even when no one is watching. Without integrity, nothing else in our Charter holds meaning.

Stewardship

We Care for Every Home

We manage resources wisely and plan for the future with discipline, making decisions today that we will be proud of for decades.

Respect

Every Person Deserves Dignity

Every resident, contractor, and partner deserves to be treated with professionalism and fairness. Respect is our baseline, without exception.

Excellence

We Pursue Consistent Quality

Excellence is the commitment to do our best work and continuously raise the standard of what we deliver to our residents and communities.

Community

Every Neighborhood Deserves Investment

We are not simply landlords. We are neighbors, partners, and stewards of the places we operate in.

Service

We Measure Success by Value Created

Every role, every process, and every standard exists to serve someone. When we lose sight of that, we lose our purpose.

Ready to find your next home?

We work with Housing Choice Voucher families across Greater New Orleans and South Louisiana to find safe, professionally managed homes.

Our Story

We Are More Than a Housing Company.

We are a family institution built to restore homes, support families, and strengthen the communities of South Louisiana.

Where We Come From

Every Neighborhood Tells a Story.

504Restore did not begin with a business plan. It began with a house.

In 2014, George and the family flipped their first houses in Greater New Orleans. The children were young. Time was limited. But the belief that drove it, that a well-maintained home can change the course of a family's life, never went away.

Over the years that followed, the family grew in ways that made building this company possible. Victoria pursued a career in law, bringing legal expertise and compliance discipline to the foundation. James built contractor relationships across South Louisiana, developing the renovation network that professional restoration at scale requires.

"What began as a family project in 2014 has grown into something we can now build with full intention."

504Restore is not a startup. It is the fulfillment of a decade of preparation, built on faith, driven by purpose, and rooted in South Louisiana.

Before every acquisition, we ask:
"Can this house become a compliant, desirable Section 8 home that produces predictable cash flow?"If the answer is not clearly YES, we do not purchase it.
Established
2014
Target Markets
7 Parishes
Mission
Housing + Community
2030 Target
50+ Homes
Founding Family

The People Behind the Mission

GC
George Cano
Founder & Managing Member

With 26 years coaching young athletes and a career in technology leadership, George brings systems thinking and a people-first philosophy to every corner of 504Restore.

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Jeannette Cano Monnerjahn
Co-Founder & Stakeholder

A founding stakeholder whose vision and commitment to family and community is woven into the DNA of the organization.

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Jeannette Reese Cano
Co-Founder & Stakeholder

A founding stakeholder whose values of faith, family, and community are foundational to everything 504Restore stands for.

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Victoria Cano
Legal Counsel & Compliance

An attorney who brings legal discipline and compliance expertise to 504Restore, ensuring every lease, contract, and policy meets the highest professional standard.

JM
James Monnerjahn
Contractor Network & Renovation

James's deep relationships with contractors across South Louisiana give 504Restore a meaningful operational advantage from day one.

The Decision Filter

Every Decision Begins with People.

  • Will this help a family?
  • Will this strengthen a neighborhood?
  • Will this honor our Charter?
  • Will this protect the long-term health of the company?
  • Would we proudly explain this decision publicly?
If yes across the board, we proceed.
For Residents

A Home That Respects You.

We work with Housing Choice Voucher families across South Louisiana to provide safe, professionally managed homes where families can truly thrive.

Our Promise to You

Every Family Deserves More Than Just a House.

A Housing Choice Voucher holder is not a liability to be managed. You are a family that has secured housing assistance and chosen our home. Our job is to make your experience safe, dignified, and reliable.

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    Home passes HUD Housing Quality Standards before you move in, without exception.
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    All maintenance requests acknowledged within 24 hours.
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    Emergency repairs addressed within 24 hours.
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    Routine repairs completed within 7 business days.
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    Every interaction professional, respectful, and documented.
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    We never enter your home without appropriate advance notice.
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    You receive our full emergency contact information at move-in.
We Accept

Housing Choice Vouchers

We work directly with Housing Authorities across Louisiana. We understand the RFTA process, the HQS inspection requirements, and what it takes to get a family into a quality home quickly.

Active in These Parishes

Jefferson · Orleans · East Baton Rouge
St. Tammany · Lafayette · Calcasieu · Caddo

Response Standards

We Respond Because You Matter.

24h
Emergency Response
Life-safety issues: no heat, no water, gas leak, electrical hazard, flooding. We respond fast.
48h
Urgent Repairs
HVAC failure in summer heat, refrigerator failure, major plumbing issues, within 48 hours.
7 Days
Routine Maintenance
Standard repairs, minor plumbing, appliance issues, resolved within 7 business days.
Always
Respectful Service
Every interaction is professional and treated as an opportunity to demonstrate our values.

Looking for a 504Restore home?

Contact us to learn about available homes and our leasing process for Housing Choice Voucher families.

For Investors

Mission and Performance Are the Same Thing.

504Restore builds institutional-quality affordable housing portfolios through disciplined acquisition, professional management, and a standard that protects asset value for the long term.

Investment Philosophy

We Do Not Chase Deals. We Pursue Opportunities.

The 504Restore Acquisition Thesis:
"Can this house become a compliant, desirable Section 8 home that produces predictable cash flow?"If the answer is not clearly YES, the property is rejected regardless of price, location, or apparent opportunity.
1.35x
Target DSCR
Minimum 1.20x. We underwrite conservatively and build in margin.
$500+
Monthly Cash Flow
Per property target. $300 absolute minimum. No marginal deals.
8%+
Cash-on-Cash Return
Annual target built on HUD Fair Market Rent income.
95%
Target Occupancy
Section 8 vouchers mean lower vacancy and more predictable income.
Our Scoring System

The 504Restore Section 8 Asset Score™

Every property receives a standardized 100-point evaluation before any offer is made.

Scoring CategoryPointsWhat It Measures
Section 8 Compliance and Rentability30Inspection readiness, voucher demand strength, rent support vs. operating costs
Cash Flow Engine25Monthly cash flow after all expenses and debt service. DSCR strength.
Property Quality20Rehab predictability and long-term structural durability
Location Stability15Neighborhood quality, vacancy trends, flood exposure, insurance risk
Investment Flexibility10Exit options: Section 8, market rental, resale to investor or owner-occupant
90 to 100
Core Asset. Acquire aggressively.
80 to 89
Strong Asset. Proceed with negotiation.
70 to 79
Needs price reduction to proceed.
Below 70
Reject. Does not meet our standards.

Interested in partnering with 504Restore?

We are building a disciplined, mission-driven affordable housing portfolio across Louisiana. Let us talk about what we are building.

Community

We Invest in Neighborhoods.

We do not extract value from neighborhoods. We invest in them, care for them, and work to leave them stronger than we found them.

Community Impact

Success Is Measured in Families Served.

Beginning in 2027, 504Restore publishes an Annual Community Impact Report documenting homes restored, families housed, and investment made in Louisiana neighborhoods.

50+
Homes by 2030
Families housed in safe, professionally managed Section 8 homes across Louisiana.
7
Louisiana Parishes
Active and planned markets across South Louisiana from Jefferson to Calcasieu Parish.
100%
Local Vendor Priority
Renovation and maintenance spend directed to Louisiana-based businesses wherever quality and price are competitive.
504Restore Foundation

Coming 2028: The Nonprofit Branch

The 504Restore Foundation will be our dedicated 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving families and communities through programs that go beyond housing.

Program
Home Readiness

Workshops preparing prospective residents for stable, successful tenancy from day one.

Program
Financial Literacy

Budgeting, saving, and credit-building workshops for residents and community members.

Program
Back-to-School

Annual school supply drives for children in 504Restore neighborhoods.

Program
Holiday Assistance

Coordinated holiday support for resident families throughout the year.

Program
Neighborhood Beautification

Community days focused on cleaning, planting, and improving shared neighborhood spaces.

Program
Workforce Development

Connections to job training and employment resources because housing stability and economic opportunity go hand in hand.

The 504Restore Ecosystem

Three Organizations. One Mission.

For-Profit · LLC
504Restore Housing

The ownership entity. Acquires, restores, and holds residential real estate for the long term.

For-Profit · LLC / S-Corp
504Restore Management

The operations entity. Delivers the resident experience, manages vendors, and keeps every home performing to standard.

Nonprofit · 501(c)(3) · 2028
504Restore Foundation

The community impact entity. An independent nonprofit with its own board, programs, and charitable mission.

Contact

Let's Start a Conversation.

Whether you are looking for a home, interested in partnering with us, or want to learn more about what we are building, we would love to hear from you.

Get in Touch

Every Decision Begins with People.

That includes this one. Tell us who you are and how we can help, and we will respond personally.

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Service Area
Greater New Orleans and South Louisiana
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Email
info@504restore.com
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Primary Market
Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
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Rooted in South Louisiana.
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