Pippin / Rent the Backyard
Pippin, formerly known as Rent the Backyard, is a real estate and construction company based in Oakland, CA, specializing in prefabricated homes and ADUs. The company now functions as an educational platform offering detailed information, expert advice, and unbiased reviews on prefab housing.
Services
Rent the Backyard provides a comprehensive platform that connects users with local prefab builders. It features a search function to locate agencies by name and lists top prefab home companies in the U.S., including details like office contact information, email addresses, and social media links. The platform offers a curated selection of prefabricated homes available under various price points, including $100k, $200k, $30k, and $50k. Additionally, it covers prefab and modular homes available across different states in the USA. The service aims to deliver unbiased reviews, original research, expert advice, and transparent editorial methods.
Locations
Rent the Backyard operates out of Oakland, CA, USA. Although its primary location is in Oakland, the company serves a broader region, including the United States of America and Canada. It also offers remote and partly remote services to ensure accessibility for a diverse range of customers across these regions.
History
Founded under the names Pippin and HelloPippin, the company later rebranded as Rent the Backyard. Originally focused on addressing the housing crisis in California by constructing affordable Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), the company was acquired in August 2023. Following the acquisition, Rent the Backyard transitioned from a builder of ADUs to an educational platform centered on prefabricated homes, modular construction, and ADUs.
Industry and Sub-industry
Rent the Backyard operates in the real estate and construction industry, specifically within the sub-industry of housing and real estate. The company began with a mission to alleviate California's housing crisis through affordable ADU construction but has since evolved into an educational resource focused on prefab homes and modular construction.
Partnerships
Rent the Backyard collaborates with top-rated prefab builders from various regions. These partnerships enhance the platform's ability to provide a wide array of options and expert advice to its users. By partnering with reputable builders, Rent the Backyard ensures quality and reliability in the prefabricated homes, ADUs, and cabins listed on its site.