Building Dreams: Jared Jones on the Power of Middle Housing and Real Estate Innovation
Jared Jones · February 24, 2026
Interview with Jared Jones
Podcast: Living the Dream with Curveball
February 24, 2026 · 34 min
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About Jared Jones
Founder of Middle Housing Partners and Expert in Micro-Infill Housing, Working at the Intersection of Policy, Execution, and Community
15 years Real estate development experience536 Successful projects in the firm track record600+ Housing units built by Middle Housing Partners$100M+ Assets managed by Middle Housing Partners
Jared Jones came into real estate by paying attention to what wasn’t working. He saw how traditional development often moves slowly, favors scale over fit, and leaves large gaps between housing need and what actually gets built. Families were priced out of growing cities, neighborhoods were locked in place by zoning that no longer matched reality, and investors were left waiting years for projects to stabilize.
After more than 15 years in real estate development, Jared co-founded Middle Housing Partners to focus on a specific problem: how to add housing within existing neighborhoods without relying on large, drawn-out projects. The firm works on micro-infill housing—ADUs, duplexes, triplexes, and small multifamily buildings—designed to fit into the fabric of established communities.
Jared’s work has taken place across hundreds of projects in California, where development is shaped as much by process as by design. His experience sits at the overlap of policy and execution: pulling permits, working through local interpretation of regulations, and refining development approaches that make smaller sites viable. The properties themselves are often modest—underused lots, backyard housing, overlooked parcels—but they reflect a belief that housing supply can be expanded incrementally rather than all at once.
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In this insightful episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we welcome seasoned real estate investor and entrepreneurJared Jones. With over two decades of experience in sales, investment, and development, Jared shares his journey in the real estate industry, including his role as co-founder of two impactful companies focused on middle housing. He discusses the pivotal moments that transformed his career and the strategies that led him to flip over 450 properties and develop over 600 doors. Jared dives into the concept of middle housing, explaining its significance in today’s market and how it addresses the growing need for affordable workforce housing. He also emphasizes the importance of vertical integration in scaling operations and shares valuable lessons on building trustworthy teams and processes. Tune in to discover Jared’s insights on navigating the evolving housing landscape and the opportunities that lie ahead for local investors. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, this episode is packed with inspiration and practical advice to help you thrive in the real estate market.
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