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22. Virtual Dreams to Real Life Achievement: Alberto Piña's Visionary Approach to Affordable Housing
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This episode of big city small town with Bob Rivard dives deep into the visionary world of Alberto Piña, the dynamic founder, and CEO of Braustin Homes. Launched right out of Geekdom in 2017, Braustin Homes stands as the nation's premier virtual mobile home buying app. It’s not just about buying homes; it’s about making affordable housing a reality for many. Alberto, affectionately known as AP to close ones, not only foresaw the looming affordable housing crisis, but he also acted on it. In addition to the launch of his new fintech venture Porch Pass, Alberto is making waves by simplifying processes for land buyers, sellers, and mobile home dealerships.
Key Points:
Origins: Bob takes a trip down memory lane, recounting how he first heard about Braustin Homes while at the San Antonio Report. Alberto opens up about his roots, his journey to Geekdom, and the inspirations behind his commitment to addressing San Antonio's housing affordability challenges.
Innovation at Geekdom: Alberto shares how the idea of a virtual mobile home buying app sprouted, the role Geekdom played in nurturing that idea, and the kind of support he received in his early days that set him up for success.
Consumer Needs: Diving into Braustin Homes' early success, Alberto touches on the needs and challenges that consumers faced, which his app effectively addressed, setting his company apart from other mobile home dealers.
Porch Pass: A closer look at Alberto’s new venture, PorchPass, that not only assists mobile home buyers with their home purchases but also facilitates buying the land that becomes their home’s foundation.
Housing Economics: Bob and Alberto discuss the financial intricacies of mobile homes, especially in light of rising housing costs. They probe into the realities of financing these homes, and if mobile homes present a viable alternative for first-time home buyers, considering the current housing crisis.
Entrepreneurial Insights: A peek into the financial journey behind Braustin Homes. From bootstrapping to profitability, Alberto's narrative serves as inspiration for budding entrepreneurs.
The Road Ahead: Bob seeks to know what the future holds for Alberto. Be it in San Antonio, elsewhere in Texas, or beyond, what's the next big thing on his horizon?
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