Why mobile homes are the future of affordable housing with Franco Perez | Know your why #244

EPISODE SUMMARY:

Curious about how to turn a 700 square foot mobile home into a modern, spacious 2000 square foot abode? Tune in to this fascinating episode as we chat with Franco Perez, a trailblazer in affordable housing. Raised in an immigrant family from the Philippines, Franco was compelled, at a young age, to drop out of school and work two jobs to support his family. This sparked a burning passion in him to provide a solution for middle-class families who struggle to afford real estate in the current market.

You'll be riveted as Franco unveils his unique approach to transforming old mobile homes into stylish, modern houses. Facing skepticism initially, Franco's innovative business model is now wowing park owners and residents alike, who are keen on upgrading their old units. But his story goes beyond simply creating affordable housing. Franco's journey reveals essential insights into wealth building, financial freedom, and the importance of understanding one's net worth.

Get ready to be inspired by Franco's determination to bring about change in the world, one mobile home at a time. We also delve into his passion for videography and how it's become a key marketing tool for his projects. His inspiring journey, from struggle to success and his drive to give back to his community, is a story that's sure to motivate you. So, hit play and be a part of Franco Perez's revolutionary mission to create affordable housing.

FRANCO’S BIO:

Having grown up in a family with an unstable housing situation, Franco is on a mission to create affordable housing in Silicon Valley. He discovered that the Bay Area’s mobile home parks offer an abundance of underused land with great growth potential. After years of dedication to his vision, Franco has established a devoted team of like-minded individuals who believe that their positive impact equals success. Inspired to reimagine mobile homes and expand affordable housing opportunities across the Bay Area, Franco's talented team strives to unlock the pathway to homeownership and help families establish financial security where it might otherwise seem impossible especially in this time of pandemic.

Beyond his drive to develop cost-effective housing, Franco also enjoys videography, showcasing some of his favourite local restaurants and local small businesses, and promoting San Jose’s unique culture to the world.

GET IN TOUCH WITH FRANCO:

https://www.facebook.com/francoperezhomes

https://www.instagram.com/francosiliconvalley/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/francotv/

https://beacons.ai/franco.tv

EPISODE CHAPTERS:

(0:00:00) - Creating Affordable Housing in Silicon Valley Franco Perez converted old mobile homes into modern, affordable housing to help middle-class families in Silicon Valley.

(0:12:57) - Create Impact and Take Action, Real Estate Franco Perez studied wealth building and net worth to create affordable housing for families in Silicon Valley.

(0:23:27) - Understanding the Potential of Mobile Homes Cost of housing in Silicon Valley, mobile home transformation, amenities, stigma, fostering community discussed.

(0:39:42) - Advice for Starting a Successful Business Franco Perez's passion for videography is discussed, emphasizing resourcefulness and passion for projects, with completed housing projects available online.

(0:43:59) - Discovering Your Why Franco Perez shares his journey to build affordable housing in Silicon Valley, his family's financial struggles, and how videography has been a powerful tool.

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