Our Mission
To provide quality housing options to Philadelphia families across the economic spectrum
What We Do
Low-income voucher housing
BLI is a certified landlord with the Philadelphia Housing Authority offering quality housing options to families within the 19,000-person program. In addition to the positive community impact, investors benefit from consistent tenant demand, strong deal flow, and acyclical returns.
Ground-up new construction
Targeting and executing scattered site, market rate ground-up new construction residential projects within the fastest growing areas in Philadelphia. Investors benefit from our strategic risk-mitigating price points, disciplined acquisition criteria, and quick exits.
Mixed income new construction multifamily
Acquiring land parcels to build moderate/mixed-income apartment buildings within the Philadelphia market.
Get in touch
We at Brotherly Love Investments want to ensure you get the best, fair offer for your property. That’s why we offer a free, walk-through consultation to understand your needs and assess your property’s cash value.
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Leadership
Managing partner
Alex Robles
Mr. Robles was born to parents from the Dominican Republic and raised in in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia. A first-generation college student, he attended Penn State University, majoring in Hotel, Restaurant & Institutional Management. After graduating in 2009, he spent seven years working in operations at HEI Hotels & Resorts, a private hotel real estate investment firm. In his time with HEI, he spearheaded sales & marketing efforts for hotels within brands such as Le Meridien and Westin prior to leading business travel strategy for a 17-hotel cluster.
In 2017, he enrolled as an MBA student at The Wharton School with the goal of transitioning from hotel operations to real estate. In summer 2018, he gained experience underwriting and reviewing dozens of equity and debt deals with HFF (global brokerage) and Basis Investment Group. The passion for real estate derives from his desire to contribute to low-income communities by improving existing housing for residents and generating jobs for individuals of different education levels. In 2019, Alex was nominated and accepted leadership roles with two local mission-aligned organizations, the Kensington Corridor Trust and Norris Square Civic Association. Alex is married to his college sweetheart, Lee Anne, and has twin sons, Lorenzo and Christian.
Education
The Wharton School
MBA, Real Estate, 2019
Penn State University
BS, Hotel, Restaurant, & Institutional Management, 2009
Activities & Affiliations
• Robert Toigo Foundation, Fellow
• Kensington Corridor Trust, Real Estate Chair
• Norris Square Civic Association, Treasurer
MANAGING PARTNER
Luis Luciano
Mr. Luciano was born in the Dominican Republic and moved to the US as a teenager. He grew up in the greater NE Philadelphia prior to being admitted to the Fox School of Business at Temple University, majoring in International Business and Marketing. After graduating, he went on to work as a financial Analyst for the Vanguard Group assisting Institutional clients with their investment portfolios. Earning Financial Securities License 6 & 63 and assisting in the sale and transfer of more than $25M in investment securities.
Thereafter, in 2013 he became a first-time real estate investor & landlord. Mr. Luciano ventured out as an entrepreneur at the age of 26 after developing a passion for real estate investing, eventually becoming a real estate agent for a top performing team from Keller Williams Real Estate with over 20M in sales per year. Eventually, through Luis' persistence and entrepreneurial spirit, he launched Luciano & Associates LLC, a real estate team with over 100+ real estate transactions and 6+ employees. Also, Luis has personally managed three single-family flip projects in Philadelphia. While reconnecting with an old friend over their shared vision to build a large scale real estate business that contributes to urban revitalization and job creation in Philadelphia, Brotherly Love Investments LLC was born. Luis is married to the daughter of an Italian diplomat. Together they have traveled the world and are proud parents of identical twin girls, Arianna and Giulia.
Activities & Affiliations
• Pennsylvania Real Estate License Holder • Financial Securities Series 6 & 63 License Holder
Education
Temple University
BS, International Business & Marketing, 2009