They filled their first group home in just 15 days…

Then someone tried to report them and shut it down.

In this episode of The Housing Dept. Podcast, Vanessa and Alfonso share how they launched their first independent living home, filled it fast through outreach and referrals, and turned a setback into an opportunity that led to even more connections and referrals.

We break down how they found residents, what they’d do differently, and how they’re already scaling into their second home—with a long-term vision of building a full housing community.

What we cover:

• How to fill your group home in 15 days
• Where to find residents (VA, social workers, referrals)
• What to do when leads fall through and you get discouraged
• How to handle setbacks, doubt, and people trying to stop you
• Why location matters when choosing your property
• How to scale from your first home to your second
• The importance of systems, structure, and consistency
• Why taking action beats waiting for the “perfect time”

If you’ve been overthinking or waiting to start… this is your sign to move.

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Staying visible is what keeps your group home business alive.

Because the moment you stop marketing… your beds eventually go empty.

In this episode of The Housing Dept. Podcast, we sit down with Kiara (CNA to CEO) to break down how she built multiple independent living and senior residential homes—and the systems she uses to keep them full and running.

We talk about what it really takes to stay profitable, how to consistently fill your homes, and why marketing never stops—even when you’re full.

What we cover:

• How to keep your group home full year-round
• Why you should never stop marketing (even when you’re full)
• How to fill beds through hospitals, networking, and referrals
• The difference between independent living and senior residential homes
• Systems to manage multiple homes (CRM, processes, structure)
• How to screen residents and maintain a stable house
• What it really means to “serve” in this business

If you want to build a group home that actually lasts… this is the episode you don’t skip.

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Most people think they have to start from scratch…

But what if you could buy a group home business AND the property at the same time—already cash flowing?

In this episode of The Housing Dept. Podcast, Tina breaks down how she acquired her first independent living home, how she structured the deal using creative financing, and what she learned running shared housing.

We also talk about the realities of operating a group home—from managing residents to building systems that actually protect your business.

What we cover:

• How to buy a group home business and property at the same time
• Creative financing strategies (private money, HELOC, DSCR loans)
• How to take over a cash-flowing shared housing property
• The biggest mistakes in your first group home
• Systems to manage residents and protect your property
• How to find deals through networking and real estate meetups
• Why “getting in the room” changes everything

If you’ve been waiting for the “perfect time”… this is your sign to start.

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Most people think they need money to start a group home…

But the truth? They don’t even have the foundation to handle it.

In this episode of The Housing Department Podcast, I’m joined by business funding expert Gladston to break down how to actually get $50K–$100K+ in funding—and what most people get wrong when it comes to credit, taxes, and setting up their business.

We also talk about what happens after you get funded… including a real story of someone who blew $100K+ and had to start over.

What we cover:

• How to get business funding for a group home (step-by-step)
• Business credit vs personal credit (what actually matters)
• How to structure your business the right way from day one
• Common mistakes that can get you denied funding
• What to do (and NOT do) after you get funded
• Why knowing your numbers is everything
• How taxes actually work for business owners

If you’re serious about starting—but don’t want to mess it up… this is where you start.

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