From Remodel to License: How One Student Finally Submitted Her Assisted Living License assisted living business plan assisted living entrepreneur assisted living framework assisted living funding assisted living investing assisted living license assisted living licensing process assisted living renovations assisted living startup certificate of occupancy fire department approval Jan 12, 2026

Starting an assisted living business can feel slow and frustrating, especially when you are waiting on other people to do their part. I want to share a story of one of my students so you can see what this process actually looks like and why staying consistent matters. This is proof that normal peopl...

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Convert a Residential Home Into an Assisted Living Facility: The 5-Step Blueprint assisted living business plan assisted living framework assisted living investing assisted living licensing assisted living property assisted living startup convert home to assisted living residential assisted living start an assisted living facility Jan 05, 2026

Do you own a home and feel like it could work perfectly for assisted living, but you are not sure where to start? I see this all the time, and you are not alone. Let me walk you through a clear, simple path so you know what to do next.

Want the full breakdown? Watch the video below👇

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4 Myths About Assisted Living Investing You Need to Stop Believing assisted living entrepreneur assisted living funding assisted living investing assisted living licensing assisted living marketing assisted living myths assisted living startup fill assisted living beds start an assisted living business Jan 02, 2026

There are a lot of ideas floating around about assisted living that sound true, but actually keep people stuck. I hear these same beliefs over and over from motivated beginners who want to get started but feel unsure. We're going to talk about that in today's blog.

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What is the SECRET to Validating an Assisted Living Market Quickly? (The 5% Rule) 5% rule assisted living assisted living market assisted living startup residential assisted living senior care market research senior housing demand validate assisted living demand Dec 19, 2025

I want to show you a simple way to see if a market can support an assisted living home. It’s what I call the 5% ruleTM, and it makes the big numbers small and clear. Want the full breakdown? Watch the video below👇

Use the 5% rule to get a quick demand number

Start by picking the group you want ...

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Can a 3-Bed Care Home Actually Be Profitable? 3-bed care home assisted living business assisted living financing assisted living startup living caregiver model owner-occupied loan residential assisted living small care home profitability Nov 26, 2025

Let’s talk about a question I get all the time:

👉 “Can a small 2–3 bed care home really be profitable?”

The short answer: Yes...

But you need the right setup, strategy, and mindset — because while a small home can work, it’s not the best fit for everyone.

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How to Start an Assisted Living Business from Scratch assisted living business assisted living funding assisted living licensing assisted living regulations assisted living roadmap assisted living startup how to start an assisted living home residential assisted living start an assisted living facility Nov 24, 2025

Starting an assisted living business can feel overwhelming — especially if you have no idea where to start. 🏠

You might be asking yourself:

  • Where do I begin?

  • How do I find funding?

  • What about licensing?

Good news — you’re not alone! In this guide, I’ll walk you through the five-...

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The True Cost of Running an Assisted Living Facility assisted living administrator salary assisted living budgeting assisted living business assisted living costs assisted living expenses assisted living payroll assisted living startup assisted living wages caregiver ratio payroll assisted living ral residential assisted living staffing costs assisted living Nov 12, 2025

Starting an assisted living business is exciting—but it can also feel overwhelming. One of the biggest challenges you’ll face is understanding your expenses and planning for them. If you don’t get this right, even the best ideas can fail.

Good news—you don’t have to figure it all out alone! In this...

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How ONE Key Person Can Help You Build Your Assisted Living Business assisted living business assisted living financing assisted living funding assisted living network assisted living startup funding for assisted living lending broker ral residential assisted living Oct 29, 2025

Starting an assisted living business can feel exciting—but also overwhelming. Where do you start? How do you get funding? Who can help you make it happen?

Good news—you don’t have to figure it out alone! This guide breaks down the key person you need in your network to help secure funding for your ...

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Investing in assisted living can seem like a goldmine. You may see videos online promising easy money—$10,000 per month per facility, low stress, and quick profits. But here’s the reality: the money is real, but so is the work. Many beginners jump in thinking it’s simple and end up overwhelmed. Let’...

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Starting an assisted living business can feel exciting—but also overwhelming. Where do you start? What pitfalls should you avoid? Many beginners jump in without fully understanding the challenges, and that can cost a lot of time and money.

Good news—you don’t have to figure it out alone! Today, we’...

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The Truth About Funding Your Assisted Living Business! assisted living business assisted living down payment assisted living funding assisted living investing assisted living startup grants for assisted living hard money loans how to fund assisted living private lending residential assisted living sba loan for assisted living Sep 03, 2025

Starting your residential assisted living business can feel exciting... until you hit the big question:

How do I pay for this?

If you’re stuck wondering how to fund your assisted living business—you're not alone. In this post, I’ll break down the truth about funding, share real numbers, and give y...

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