What happens when a financial advisor and his brother decide to use real estate not for wealth building, but for radical hospitality? In this powerful episode, Host Ian Noyes sits down with Cody Hobelmann, co-founder of Compound Impact, a nonprofit that's revolutionizing how we think about housing and generosity.
Cody shares the heart behind starting Compound Impact—a faith-driven initiative that provides safe, dignified housing for refugees. By structuring their real estate venture as a nonprofit, they ensure every dollar earned goes back into their mission, serving vulnerable families and supporting community transformation.
Discover the unique challenges refugees face in securing housing and how Compound Impact partners with resettlement agencies and local churches to create sustainable solutions. Cody recounts the moving story of their first refugee family—from preparing the home to witnessing an entire community rally around newcomers with furniture, meals, and friendship.
This conversation goes beyond real estate mechanics to explore how serving vulnerable populations transforms both the served and the servant. Cody reflects on how this work has shifted his perspective from material success to meaningful service, and how anyone with a heart to help can get involved in creating lasting change.
Whether you're in real estate, ministry, or simply looking for ways to make your faith tangible, this episode will inspire you to see property not just as an investment, but as an opportunity for radical hospitality and community transformation.
Key Takeaways:
How to structure real estate ventures for sustainable social impact.
The unique housing challenges facing refugees in America.
Building partnerships between churches, agencies, and real estate professionals.
Balancing career success with mission-driven work.
Practical steps for getting involved in refugee housing solutions.
"Real estate became our mission field—not for building wealth, but for building hope."
Chapters
Introduction & Welcome
(0:00)
Starting Small with Real Estate
(~3:00)
Building Community Partnerships
(~5:35)
The Why Behind Compound Impact
(~6:45)
Expanding to Multiple Cities
(~10:30)
The Power of Partnership
(~15:20)
A Refugee Family’s Story
(~20:30)
Lessons Learned
(~24:45)
Balancing Work, Life, and Mission
(~28:30)
Closing Thoughts & How to Get Involved
(~33:00)
About Redemptive Real Estate (RRE)
Redemptive Real Estate is a faith-based movement dedicated to transforming the real estate industry by integrating Christian principles into every venture. Our mission is to connect, inspire, and resource Kingdom-minded real estate leaders to grow their impact, influence, and investments for the greater good. We believe that real estate can be a powerful vehicle for making God's love tangible in our communities and beyond.
Website: RedemptiveRealEstate.org
Contact: (805) 324-4536