In this episode of the Know Your Why podcast, Jason Balara sits down with Angel Williams, principal investor and co-founder of The Academy Presents, to discuss the intersection of real estate investing, affordable housing, and family impact. Angel shares her inspiring journey from managing single-family homes to scaling into multifamily and mobile home investments. Driven by personal experience—particularly the financial challenges of caring for a child with a rare genetic condition—Angel highlights how real estate can serve as a path toward financial stability, generational wealth, and community impact.
The conversation explores the future of affordable housing, the potential of mobile home communities to meet growing needs, and the importance of breaking stigmas around this asset class. Angel also shares her family’s mission to create housing that prioritizes dignity, inclusion, and opportunity—while empowering other families, especially those navigating special needs, to find financial freedom through strategic investing.
Key Highlights:
- Angel’s real estate roots were inspired by her family’s involvement in property ownership.
- Transitioning from single-family to multifamily properties opened the door to scalability and long-term impact.
- A personal family challenge motivated Angel to prioritize financial resilience and diversification.
- Mobile home communities offer a powerful solution for the nation’s affordable housing shortage.
- Overcoming the stigma around mobile home living is essential for equitable community development.
- Generational wealth is more than money—it’s about creating lasting opportunities for future generations.
- Financial literacy and planning empower families to navigate life’s unexpected challenges.
- Investing with compassion can drive both strong returns and meaningful social outcomes.
- Angel’s mission focuses on helping families with special needs achieve financial freedom.
- Dignity in housing remains at the heart of Angel’s investment philosophy.
Angel’s story is a testament to how purpose-driven investing can change lives—not just for investors, but for the communities they touch. Through her work, she reminds us that real estate isn’t just about building wealth—it’s about building hope, stability, and legacy.
Get in touch with Angel:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angel-williams-re/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theacademypresents/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/REIRocksCommunity/
If you want to know more about Dr. Jason Balara and the Know Your Why Podcast:
https://linktr.ee/jasonbalara
Audio Track:
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