From Advocacy To Property

The OCD Realtor Peter Zhao

This is the channel hosted by The OCD Realtor, Peter Zhao, long time resident of Long Island New York and life time advocate in the realm of Tourette's syndrome and mental health. You will hear interviews and self podcast talking about subjects from Mental Health Awareness to Tourette's syndrome and other spectrum disorder. And as a licensed Real Estate Agent you will hear stories, tips, advice, interviews on Real Estate and related business topics.

  1. From Struggle to Stability: Ethel Moran’s Mission to Transform Housing & Social Services

    02/15/2025

    From Struggle to Stability: Ethel Moran’s Mission to Transform Housing & Social Services

    🎙️ New Podcast Episode – From Advocacy to PropertyFeaturing: Ethel Moran, CEO of Urban Evaluation Solution In the latest episode of From Advocacy to Property, I had the pleasure of interviewing Ethel Moran, the President and CEO of Urban Evaluation Solution. We first connected through the Facebook group "Voucher, Section 8, CityFHEPS, and Similar Postings," where she discovered my petition to reform the Human Resources Administration (HRA). Ethel brings decades of experience in social services and public health education but found that existing social welfare agencies couldn’t fully satisfy her mission to create real, lasting change. So, she founded Urban Evaluation Solution—a platform designed to identify challenges, develop real solutions, and follow through until individuals achieve long-term success. Her work focuses heavily on housing assistance programs like CityFHEPS, HASA, and Section 8 to ensure families find stability. 🏡 Housing & Financial Stability – How Urban Evaluation Solution helps individuals secure housing and build financial independence.🧠 Behavioral Health & Wellness – Offering psychiatric evaluations, counseling, and substance dependence treatment.🩺 Medical & Social Services – Providing care coordination, primary healthcare, and assistance with entitlements like Social Security.🤝 Community Support & Advocacy – The importance of partnerships in creating sustainable change. This episode is packed with insightful, engaging conversation, and you’ll hear how our energy shifts from formal to passionate as we dive deeper into Ethel’s mission. It’s a discussion you won’t want to miss! 🔗 Connect with Urban Evaluation Solution:🌐 Website:urbanevaluationsolution.org📸 Instagram:@urbanevalny📘 Facebook:Urban Evaluation Solution📍 Office: 817 Westchester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10455📞 Phone: (347) 588-6756 🎧 Tune in now and join us in guiding people from struggle to stability and success! 🚀 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

    57 min
  2. Navigating Housing Vouchers: Specialist's Insights

    01/21/2025

    Navigating Housing Vouchers: Specialist's Insights

    In this brand-new episode, we delve into the CITYFHEPS voucher program with a true boots-on-the-ground housing advocate. My guest, Nyshea Doloson, is an aspiring real estate professional who has already honed remarkable skills in navigating the complexities of voucher programs. She shares her experiences bridging the gaps between landlords, tenants, agents, and agencies. Join us for an engaging and passionate conversation as we explore the highs and lows of working with CITYFHEPS. Together, we share insights, spark new ideas, vent frustrations, and imagine creative solutions for improving the system. This is an episode packed with authenticity and invaluable perspectives—don’t miss it! Disclaimer: As a licensed real estate professional, I want to note that this podcast is intended for informational and brainstorming purposes only. While my guest, Nyshea Doloson, is not yet licensed, her experiences and insights provide an honest and practical view of the voucher process. This program does not constitute legal, financial, or real estate advice but aims to foster discussions about the realities, challenges, and opportunities of the housing voucher system. Join the Movement!I’ve launched a petition advocating for meaningful changes to the housing voucher system. If you believe in creating better housing opportunities for voucher holders and a smoother process for landlords, tenants, and agents alike, please consider signing the petition. Every signature counts, and your support can help amplify our message. https://chng.it/QKvYGJxzV9 We Want to Hear From You!This podcast thrives on diverse perspectives. If you are a tenant, landlord, agent, or someone with experience in housing voucher programs, I invite you to share your story. Together, we can continue to shine a light on the challenges and opportunities in this space and work toward impactful solutions. Thank you for listening and supporting "From Advocacy to Property." Stay tuned for more!

    1h 8m
  3. A Landlord’s Perspective: The Realities of NYC’s CITYFHEPS Housing Voucher

    01/18/2025

    A Landlord’s Perspective: The Realities of NYC’s CITYFHEPS Housing Voucher

    🎙️ From Advocacy to Property - Premier Episode Now Live! I had an incredible conversation with Ms. Kerry Black, a proud Brooklyn native turned homeowner and landlord in Uniondale, Nassau County. This marks the first episode of my newly rebranded podcast, From Advocacy to Property. We dive into the CityFHEPS housing voucher program, which fights homelessness and supports displaced families—particularly women with children affected by domestic violence cases. While the program offers significant benefits, like sign-on bonuses for landlords, guaranteed payments, and upfront incentives, the challenges in navigating government processes remain a pressing issue for both landlords and tenants. In this episode, Ms. Black shares her firsthand experience as a landlord, her thoughts on CityFHEPS, and how the program can be improved to work better for everyone involved. 🔗 Join the Movement! My petition advocating for better CityFHEPS policies has reached 157 signatures—let’s push for more! Sign and share: https://chng.it/QKvYGJxzV9. Tune in, share your thoughts, and join the conversation. I’d love to feature more landlords, tenants, agents, and social workers in future episodes! 🎧 Listen now to From Advocacy to Property with your host, The OCD Realtor Peter Zhao. #CityFHEPS #HousingAdvocacy #HomelessnessSolutions #RealEstatePodcast #FromAdvocacyToProperty #FairHousingMatters From Advocacy to Property - Premier Episode Now Live! I had an incredible conversation with Ms. Kerry Black, a proud Brooklyn native turned homeowner and landlord in Uniondale, Nassau County. This marks the first episode of my newly rebranded podcast, From Advocacy to Property. We dive into the CityFHEPS housing voucher program, which fights homelessness and supports displaced families—particularly women with children affected by domestic violence cases. While the program offers significant benefits, like sign-on bonuses for landlords, guaranteed payments, and upfront incentives, the challenges in navigating government processes remain a pressing issue for both landlords and tenants. In this episode, Ms. Black shares her firsthand experience as a landlord, her thoughts on CityFHEPS, and how the program can be improved to work better for everyone involved. 🔗 Join the Movement! My petition advocating for better CityFHEPS policies has reached 157 signatures—let’s push for more! Sign and share: https://chng.it/QKvYGJxzV9. Tune in, share your thoughts, and join the conversation. I’d love to feature more landlords, tenants, agents, and social workers in future episodes! 🎧 Listen now to From Advocacy to Property with your host, The OCD Realtor Peter Zhao. #CityFHEPS #HousingAdvocacy #HomelessnessSolutions #RealEstatePodcast #FromAdvocacyToProperty #FairHousingMatters

    58 min

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This is the channel hosted by The OCD Realtor, Peter Zhao, long time resident of Long Island New York and life time advocate in the realm of Tourette's syndrome and mental health. You will hear interviews and self podcast talking about subjects from Mental Health Awareness to Tourette's syndrome and other spectrum disorder. And as a licensed Real Estate Agent you will hear stories, tips, advice, interviews on Real Estate and related business topics.