Starting your Assisted Living Investing Today

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Maybe you’ve looked at real estate. Maybe you’ve thought about business ownership. With assisted living, you don’t have to choose—you can do both.

In this guide, we’ll break down exactly how to start investing in the assisted living journey. Whether you want to convert a home, buy an existing facility, or partner with someone else, there’s a path for you.

Let’s get into it. 🚀

Ceck out this video, too: 

Why Assisted Living is the Best Investment You’re Not Making

Real estate investors love cash flow. Healthcare professionals want to make an impact. Assisted living lets you do both.

✅ You’re helping people
✅ You’re building wealth
✅ You’re creating a legacy business

 And the best part? You don’t have to be a nurse. You don’t need millions in the bank. You just need the right plan.

Step 1: Decide Your Investment Path

There’s more than one way to get started in assisted living. You can:

  • Convert a home you already own into a care facility

  • Buy an existing business that’s already licensed

  • Partner with someone—you bring the business know-how, they bring the real estate (or vice versa)

  • Lease a property and operate under a management agreement

Ask yourself: What strengths do I already have? Real estate? Operations? Networking?

💡 ALI Basics helps you figure out the best starting point for your unique situation.

Step 2: Run the Numbers

Before you invest, you need to know the numbers work. That means understanding:

✅ Monthly expenses: staffing, food, licensing, utilities
✅ Revenue potential: number of residents × monthly rent
✅ Startup costs: renovations, down payments, working capital

Don’t guess—underwrite. Use real numbers. Be conservative.

💡 Mak sure to grab your free underwriting calculator.

Step 3: Fund Your First Deal

 Here are the most common funding sources you should consider when getting into assisted living:

SBA Loans

Perfect for buying a business or converting a property. You’ll need 15–20% down, and they offer long repayment terms with lower interest rates.

Hard Money Loans

Fast, flexible funding. Higher interest, but great for short-term acquisitions. Get in with hard money, then refinance into an SBA loan or something else that's long-term.

 

Business Credit

Unsecured business credit lines can help cover early expenses. Just make sure you have a payback plan.

Step 4: Learn the Rules (Without Getting Overwhelmed)

Licensing, compliance, inspections—it can sound scary. But you don’t have to learn everything at once.

Here’s some advice:
✅ Focus on YOUR state’s rules—each state is different
✅ Join communities where others are going through it too
✅ Ask the right questions before hiring consultants

Step 5: Join ALI Basics and Get Un-Stuck

You don’t need to pay $10,000 to get started. That’s why I created ALI Basics—my affordable membership community built for beginners.

Inside, you’ll get:
📌 Weekly strategy tips and behind-the-scenes content
📌 Access to training calls and replays
📌 A searchable Q&A library
📌 A network of peers to learn and partner with


Next Steps: Take Action Today!

🚀 Want to start investing in assisted living in 2025?
✅ Step 1: Download the Business Plan Checklist to get clear on your goals
✅ Step 2: Apply to the Assisted Living Investing Mastermind for expert coaching.
✅ Step 3: Start underwriting deals and take your first step

Got questions? Drop them in the comments below! ⬇️

 

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