Most people can budget for the land, building, and construction…but the hidden costs (aka soft costs) are what blow up deals — sometimes by $1,000,000+.In this episode, Brett breaks down a real SBA closing document line-by-line to show you exactly what banks include in total development costs: permits, architects/engineering, contingency reserves, construction & lease-up reserves, working capital, SBA fees, bank legal fees, FF&E, and more.If you’re planning new construction, a major addition, or a large renovation for assisted living, this video will help you forecast accurately, raise money with confidence, and avoid getting blindsided when the term sheet comes back “way higher than expected.”Want help building your assisted living deal the right way?: Visit: www.assistedlivingmansion.comTimestamps (use these in YouTube chapters)0:00 Intro — the hidden costs nobody plans for0:59 Hard costs vs soft costs (what’s the difference?)1:21 Example deal: land + build + site work (hard cost totals)2:19 The $1M+ soft cost surprise (why banks quote “crazy numbers”)3:07 SBA loan context (7a/504 + why fees differ)3:38 Permits & city fees (why they vary wildly)4:04 Architects + engineers + surveys/studies (real ranges)5:06 Construction contingency reserve (why banks require it)6:09 Bank draw / inspection fees (supervision reports)6:53 Construction payment reserves (why SBA is powerful)7:46 FF&E budgets (furniture, fixtures, equipment)8:15 Appraisal (as-is vs as-complete + business value)9:37 Environmental desktop review / SBA requirement10:10 Bank legal fees + doc prep (real-world surprise costs)12:00 Title, escrow, and title insurance lessons13:17 Survey + SBA fees (“pay to play”)15:07 Lease-up reserves (post-construction runway)16:48 Working capital (why more is usually better)18:15 Grouping the costs + what matters most19:34 What you must have BEFORE loan docs (4 requirements)20:02 How soft costs can count toward your down payment21:08 Why SBA beats conventional for funding soft costs24:21 Down payment strategy + raising investor capital25:48 Final encouragement + where to learn more

Most people think you need millions in the bank to build an assisted living facility.You don’t.In this episode, I break down exactly how I raised $4,000,000 to build a brand-new assisted living development, without personally funding the project myself.You’ll learn the real structure behind senior housing deals: how banks lend, how investors get paid, and how everyday operators are building multi-million-dollar assisted living communities across the country.This isn’t theory. This is the actual blueprint used to fund real projects.If you’ve ever wanted to get into assisted living investing, senior housing development, or healthcare real estate, this is the starting point.Learn more or apply to work with us:Visit the website and book a call to see if you qualify.

I was flipping 35 houses a year…Working 60–70 hours a week…Making around $300K.And I realized something:House flipping is a great place to start.It’s a terrible place to finish.In this episode, I break down how I transitioned from flipping $300,000 houses to building $30 million assisted living developments — and why this model produces:• Higher cash flow• Massive equity upside• Real scalability• Freedom of timeIf you’re a real estate investor wondering what’s next after house flipping or rental properties, this may completely shift how you think about building long-term wealth.---🔹 What You’ll Learn• Why house flipping caps your income• The real problem with “passive” rental income• How assisted living generates $400K–$500K per property• How we build neighborhoods worth $30M+• The equity strategy most investors ignore---🔹 Timestamp Breakdown00:00 – From $300K flips to $30M developments02:30 – The hidden trap in house flipping06:45 – Why rentals weren’t truly passive12:20 – Our first assisted living project17:30 – $40K/month working less than 1 day/week23:10 – The mansion model (16-bed strategy)29:00 – $400K–$500K per property explained34:40 – Building a $30M development41:15 – The equity play most investors miss46:30 – How to transition out of flipping---🔹 Ready to Learn More?If you’re serious about transitioning from flipping houses into assisted living development:👉 Book a 15-minute call:[https://assistedlivingmansion.com](https://assistedlivingmansion.com)We’ll walk you through the model and see if it’s the right fit.---This episode is for:• Real estate investors• House flippers• Rental property owners• Entrepreneurs looking to scale• Investors seeking higher cash flow

What happens when a seasoned serial entrepreneur with 30 international telecom branches, a FedEx fleet, and a thriving multifamily portfolio decides to pivot into assisted living?

In this episode of Assisted Living Investing, Charles shares why he’s building luxury assisted living mansions after years in multifamily syndication, and why he believes this model delivers 10X the cash flow.

We dive into:
• Why he exited transportation at the peak
• The truth about multifamily cash flow
• Paying for speed with coaching and mentorship
• Why team > deal
• Why assisted living provides both impact AND income
• Building a 64-bed campus model in Scottsdale

If you're a multifamily investor struggling with low cash flow… or wondering whether senior housing investing is the next move, this episode breaks it down.

Most people think you need millions of dollars to build real wealth in real estate.

That’s not true.

In this episode, I break down exactly how we turn $500,000 of investor capital into a $30+ million assisted living portfolio step by step, using phased development, SBA financing, and a proven memory care model we’re scaling across the country.
This isn’t theory.
 This is the real math, real appraisals, real cash flow, and real exits behind assisted living mansion neighborhoods.
What you’ll learn:
• How one 16-bed mansion can generate $480K–$700K+ in annual profit
 • Why SBA loans are a massive advantage in assisted living development
 • How we refinance, roll equity, and scale without raising new capital
 • The exact numbers behind land, construction, soft costs, and cash flow
 • How investors can see 15–45%+ IRR across phased expansion
 • Why small 6-bed homes cap your upside—and what actually scales
This is how you build time freedom, financial freedom, and impact, all at once.

Most investors think scaling assisted living is about systems and numbers.
 They’re wrong! The real test happens when everything goes sideways.
When natural disasters hit, the difference between real operators and absentee owners becomes painfully clear.
In this episode, Brett Chotkevys breaks down the biggest hidden challenge in scaling an assisted living or memory care business, accountability during crisis.
   From ice storms in Texas to staffing breakdowns, this is a real-world look at:

• What happens when caregivers can’t show up
• Why small, owner-led teams outperform big corporate facilities
• The responsibility that comes with caring for vulnerable seniors
• Why culture, leadership, and boots-on-the-ground ownership matter more than systems alone

If you’re looking at assisted living purely as a “passive investment,” this episode will challenge that mindset, and potentially save you from making a costly mistake

Most investors look at land price and construction costs first, and that’s why their assisted living deals don’t work.

In this episode, Brett breaks down the single most important metric in assisted living real estate: bed rate. He explains how bed rates drive top-line income, determine whether banks approve financing, and ultimately decide if a deal pencils or fails, regardless of how cheap or expensive the land is.
   You’ll learn how to properly analyze your market, avoid misleading “low” advertised rates, understand the difference between a la carte vs. all-inclusive models, and identify which competitors actually matter when you’re underwriting a deal. Brett also shares real-world examples from across the country, explaining why some high-priced land works, and some cheap land doesn’t.

If you’re serious about building a profitable, scalable assisted living business, this is foundational knowledge you can’t skip. 

Learn more about assisted living investing or book a call:
 https://www.assistedlivingmansion.com

Most assisted living operators cap their income before they ever start.

In this video, I break down exactly how I went from charging $5,000/month to $10,000+ per resident, while 4X-ing net profit, without doubling the workload.
The difference isn’t more effort.
It’s who you serve, what you build, and how you position your product.
If you’re converting small homes, competing on price, or targeting entry-level assisted living customers, you’re playing the wrong game.
I’ll show you:

• Why affluent private-pay customers change everything
• How purpose-built assisted living mansions outperform home conversions
• How combining the right product + service creates massive net profit
• Why this model scales nationally and builds generational wealth

This is how we compete with big corporate facilities, and beat them at their own game, while delivering better care and building real legacy.

Learn more or apply to work with us:
(assistedlivingmansion.com) 

What do you want to learn next about assisted living, scaling, or profitability?

Assisted living, specifically end-of-life memory care, is entering a breakout phase.

Demand is surging. Supply isn’t keeping up.
 Bed rates are doubling. Old facilities are being pushed out.
 The result? $50K+ per month cash-flow assets with long-term appreciation upside. In this clip, Brett explains why this niche mirrors early residential real estate booms, and why experienced operators are building scalable wealth by focusing where margins and pricing power are strongest.

This isn’t speculative investing. It’s demographics, real estate, and operations converging.

If you don’t want to be the investor saying “I should’ve started earlier,” now is the window. Learn more:

 Visit assistedlivingmansion.com for free education and next steps.

What makes high-level professionals walk away from corporate America and go all in on assisted living real estate?
In this episode of the Assisted Living Investing (ALI) Podcast, our Brett sits down with two partners who did exactly that. They left stable careers, bet on assisted living, and are building real wealth in Kansas City by focusing on long-term cash flow, funding, and scalable real estate strategy.
We break down:

• Why they left corporate America
• Why assisted living beat traditional real estate
• How they evaluated risk before going all in
• What Kansas City looks like as an assisted living market
• What most people misunderstand about assisted living investing

This is not house flipping.
 This is not rentals.
 This is a real business built on real demand.
If you’re exploring ways to build wealth through real estate, raise capital, or understand how assisted living works at a higher level, this conversation is for you.