--- title: "Episode 164: Reshaping Affordable Housing and The Stigma Around Mobile Homes" description: Franco Perez of Franco Mobile Homes joins The Smart Agents Podcast to share his mission to solve the affordable housing crisis with innovative mobile homes. image: https://podcast.smartagents.com/hubfs/Episode%20164-%20Podcast%20Thumbnail.png --- - [Home](https://www.smartagents.com/) - [About Us](https://www.smartagents.com/about-us/) - [Magazine](https://www.smartagents.com/magazine/) - [Podcast](https://www.smartagents.com/podcast/) - [Blog](https://www.smartagents.com/blog/) - [Contact Us](https://www.smartagents.com/contact-us/) [Membership Login](https://www.smartagents.com/login) [![Smart Agents Membership](https://www.smartagents.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/cropped-smartagents-logo.png)](https://www.smartagents.com/) - [Home](https://www.smartagents.com/) - [About Us](https://www.smartagents.com/about-us/) - [Magazine](https://www.smartagents.com/magazine/) - [Podcast](https://www.smartagents.com/podcast/) - [Blog](https://www.smartagents.com/blog/) - [Contact Us](https://www.smartagents.com/contact-us/) [Membership Login](https://www.smartagents.com/login) ![](https://www.smartagents.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/smartagent-podcast-logo-1.png) # Episode 164: Reshaping Affordable Housing and The Stigma Around Mobile Homes *"Everyone should deserve the right to financial freedom."* [Episode 164 of The Smart Agents Podcast](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-164-reshaping-affordable-housing-and-the/id1536859511?i=1000633827134) features Franco Perez, the visionary founder of Franco Mobile Homes. Franco's journey is nothing short of inspiring, as he recalls his family's immigration to the vibrant San Francisco Bay Area when he was just 11 years old. Back then, he vividly remembers the struggle of helping his mother make ends meet, all while harboring the distant dream of owning a home.  Fast forward to today, and Franco has turned that dream into a life mission! He's on a mission to combat the affordable housing crisis by providing innovative and well-designed mobile homes, making the dream of home ownership attainable for many. Throughout our conversation with Franco, you'll discover: 🏡 How he stumbled upon the incredible potential of mobile homes as a solution for affordable home ownership. 🚫 The myths and misconceptions he debunks about mobile home parks, shedding light on the truth. 🔑 The unique features that set his mobile homes and his dedicated team apart from the rest. Check out more from Franco at: [https://beacons.ai/franco.tv](https://beacons.ai/franco.tv)   In this episode, we talk about... - Franco's Mission To Provide Affordable Housing - Changing The Perception Of Mobile Homes - Educating His Market On The Benefits Of Mobile Home Ownership - How To Add Value To An Existing Mobile Home - Designing Luxury Mobile Homes  - Documenting The Home Building Process  - Reflecting On The Impact Of Providing A Pathway To Home Ownership **Guest** Franco Perez **Host** Michael Walter **Duration** 33 min **Released Date** November 6th, 2023 Share this podcast ![](https://www.smartagents.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/spotify-logo.png) Spotify [Listen Now](https://open.spotify.com/episode/0w74XnXex8cVLBlRA8ueC6?si=YJ48bi7VS6mvetVkq9j1-w) ![](https://www.smartagents.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Google_Podcasts_icon-1.png) Google Podcast [Listen Now](https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zYzVjOGQ4NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw/episode/ZGE0ZDMwMzYtOGFmMy00NTM3LWI3NWYtYjdhMzkzMDAxZjA2?sa=X&ved=0CAUQkfYCahcKEwjI4qm5uK-CAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ) ![](https://www.smartagents.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/apple-podcast-logo-0CF661058F-seeklogo-1.png) Apple Podcast [Listen Now](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-164-reshaping-affordable-housing-and-the/id1536859511?i=1000633827134) ![](https://www.smartagents.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/youtube-podcast-video-streaming-media-png-favpng-Eg4Gwkp77YPgPYZPwF2FTpmFy-1.png) Youtube Podcast [Listen Now](https://youtu.be/fT4E4LFwxww) ### Watch Previous Podcast Episodes [![Ep 266: The Karma Of Real Estate: How Serving Others Drives Success](https://podcast.smartagents.com/hubfs/Episode%20266%20Pod%20Thumbnail.png)](https://podcast.smartagents.com/podcast/ep-266-the-karma-of-real-estate-how-serving-others-drives-success) ###### [Ep 266: The Karma Of Real Estate: How Serving Others Drives Success](https://podcast.smartagents.com/podcast/ep-266-the-karma-of-real-estate-how-serving-others-drives-success) November 6 2023 “Little did I know that it would be the best possible thing I had ever done in my entire life." 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