J&B McKinney Rentals

Affordable Housing with Purpose

Empowering Communities. Honoring Legacy.

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Our Mission

J & B McKinney Rental Properties creates safe, community-driven housing in underserved minority neighborhoods. By delivering quality rentals starting at $900/month and deploying innovative shared-equity models, we revitalize streets, build generational wealth, and offer venture partners a measurable social and financial return.

About the Founder

Founder Portrait Deirdre M. Stokes, Founder & CEO
Raised on the very block she now restores in Tuscaloosa, Deirdre was among the first Black students to integrate Verner Elementary in 1965. After earning a B.S. in Biological Science (Univ. of Michigan) and an M.S. in Financial Management (Purdue), she built a corporate career before returning “home” to uplift families just as her parents—James and Bobbye McKinney—taught her the power of real-estate investment for community prosperity.

Jonathan Stokes, VP & COO
Bringing operational excellence and local insight, Jonathan leads our build-out strategy and resident engagement.

Our Story

Though newly incorporated, our foundation stretches back decades to Tuscaloosa’s fight for equity and ownership. Today, we combine that legacy with modern development techniques—and the support of forward-thinking investors— to transform boarded-up houses into thriving, affordable homes.

What We Offer

Affordable Rentals: Properties start at $900/month, with turnkey leasing and maintenance.

Community-First Development: Tenant feedback, local hiring, and youth mentorship integrated into every project.

Shared-Equity Models: Opportunities for investors to share in asset appreciation while capping tenant rents.

Scalable Pipeline: 7 renovated homes & 3 development sites today; 20+ homes planned by 2026.

Impact & Investment Highlights

✅ 120+ Families Housed since 2020

📈 35% Average Value Increase post-renovation

📍 Targeted Zip Codes: 35401, 35404, 35405—areas with 30% rental vacancy & rising demand

💰 Project IRR: 12–15% net to equity investors