In this week’s solo episode of the RAL Room Podcast, Dr. Alex Schloe unpacks the real answers to the most common questions new RAL operators and investors ask. If you’re serious about getting started, this one’s for you. 🏡🔥 Here’s what we cover: ✅ How much it really costs to launch a residential assisted living home (renovation, ground-up build, or lease-to-operate) 💰 ✅ Licensing & regulations—what every state requires and how to navigate them with confidence 📝 ✅ Staffin...
Today on the RAL Room Podcast, Dr. Alex sits down with Johnny “Cashflow” Mazariegos and Ricardo Garcia, co-founders of Angels Haven Care in Southern California. These guys went from zero to five assisted living homes in just over a year 🚀—and they’re just getting started. Inside this episode, we dive into: ✅ Their journey from real estate & engineering to building a purpose-driven assisted living business 🏡 ✅ Why they walked away from transactional investments (Airbnb & mu...
Today on the RAL Room Podcast, Charlie sits down with Michele Magner, caregiver, dementia practitioner, and founder of Inspired Caring. This is a can’t-miss episode where we dive into: ✅ Michele’s journey from family caregiver to educator and life coach for assisted living families 👨👩👧👦 ✅ Why so many caregivers burn out—and how Inspired Caring helps break the cycle 💔➡️💡 ✅ The #1 struggle families face when moving a loved one into assisted living (hint: it’s guilt) ✅...
Today on the RAL Room Podcast, Dr. Alex sits down with Chuck Bongiovanni, Co-Founder & CEO of Majestic Residences and Founder of Care Patrol. This is a can’t-miss episode where we dive into: ✅ Chuck’s journey from social worker to building the largest franchise system for placement agents (Care Patrol) ✅ What it’s really like to sell your company to private equity 💼 ✅ Why he launched Majestic Residences during the pandemic—and how it’s grown to 19 homes (and counting) 🏡 ✅ The franchis...
In this week’s episode of the RAL Room Podcast, Alex & Charlie break down some of the biggest opportunities and wins happening right now in residential assisted living. 🏡🔥 Here’s what we cover: ✅ Texas A&M’s 14-acre senior living community – why universities are betting on senior housing 🎓➡️👴👵 ✅ NIC MAP data showing demand is skyrocketing while new development lags 📉 ✅ How this supply-demand mismatch is driving NOI, cap rate compression & long-term growth 📈 ✅ Huge wins fr...
In today’s episode, we sit down with Lindsay Daudistel, a nurse-turned-entrepreneur who built one of the fastest-growing residential assisted living companies in Ohio. Lindsay shares how she opened her first home in 2018 while raising a growing family (soon to be eight kids!), and scaled to nine thriving homes—with more on the way. Her story is driven by a powerful why: creating true freedom for her family and raising the bar for quality senior care after seeing her own grandmother neglected ...
In today’s episode of the RAL Room Podcast, we sit down with Scott Wells, CEO of Conversion Formula, who’s helped over 300 senior living communities boost occupancy with cutting-edge digital marketing. Scott breaks down why so many residential assisted living homes struggle to stay full — and how to fix it. From the common “if you build it, they will come” mindset to the pitfalls of relying solely on referral agencies, this episode is packed with practical strategies for generating leads that...
In today’s episode of the RAL Room Podcast, we sit down with Tom Hignite, an artist-turned-homebuilder who’s designed over 2,500 homes and brought his imagination and heart into the world of residential assisted living. Inspired by his father’s experience in care, Tom took a bold step: creating uniquely designed adult family homes in Wisconsin — complete with bird aviaries, in-home theaters, immersive screens, and intentional resident groupings to maximize quality of life. Inside the episode:...
In today’s episode of the RAL Room Podcast, we sit down with two incredible innovators who are reshaping the future of assisted living design — William Du and Kaicheng Zhuang, MIT-trained architectural designers who specialize in senior living spaces. They’ve helped operators across the country turn residential homes into beautiful, highly functional care environments — including Sally’s iconic care home in Sacramento — and they’re just getting started. Inside the episode: ✅ How they we...
In this episode of the RAL Room Podcast, we’re breaking down one of the most misunderstood but mission-critical parts of launching and running a residential assisted living home: insurance. And we’ve got the perfect guest — Jason Moody, Marine veteran and experienced insurance broker who specializes in assisted living and skilled nursing. Jason shares: ✅ The must-have insurance policies for every RAL operator ✅ The difference between general liability and professional liability (and why the ...
In this episode, we’re joined by Mackey Hughes, senior loan officer at Live Oak Bank—one of the country’s top SBA lenders, and a true champion of residential assisted living operators. 💰🏡 Mackey brings a rare mix of legal, financial, and field expertise to the world of senior housing. As part of Live Oak’s dedicated senior housing team, he’s helped build a nationwide lending platform that’s putting assisted living ownership within reach for everyday entrepreneurs. Tune in to hear: ✅ Why...
In today’s episode, we’re digging into one of the most misunderstood but powerful tools in real estate investing: Cost Segregation. And who better to guide us than Kim Lockridge, Executive VP of Engineered Tax Services and a pro who’s done thousands of studies—including many on assisted living homes. Kim breaks down: ✅ What cost segregation really is ✅ Why it’s a game-changer for RAL home owners ✅ How it turns $36K in depreciation into $300K+ in year one ✅ Why RALs are uniquely ...
Today’s episode is a must-listen for anyone making money—or planning to—in residential assisted living. 🏡💰 Charlie sits down with tax strategist and enrolled agent Brandyn Cox to break down how RAL investors and operators can maximize their profits and minimize their taxes. You’ll learn: ✅ Why assisted living is a tax goldmine ✅ How to structure your deals for depreciation and write-offs ✅ What “REPS” status is—and how to qualify ✅ How active income from operating RALs...
In today’s special episode, we’re bringing you an exclusive recording straight from the RAL Room Assisted Living Mastermind—featuring none other than Kimberly Rodriguez, founder of Action Over Words Consulting and a former state inspector. 🏡✅ With experience across 13 states and ownership of 14 care communities, Kimberly has walked the walk—and now she’s teaching you exactly what it takes to pass your state inspections and keep your facility in compliance. Tune in to hear: ✅ What state inspec...
In today’s episode, we’re diving into what’s actually happening across the residential assisted living industry—and what it means for you as an investor or operator. 📈🏡 Alex and Charlie unpack: ✅ The wild stat: seniors are locking in care spots 5–10 years in advance 😲 ✅ Why we’re facing a 1–2 million unit shortage—and how RALs are the solution ✅ The shift away from big-box care to boutique residential living ✅ Surging occupancy rates—now 12 quarters in a row 📊 ✅ ...
Webinar RSVP: https://www.everwoodreserve.com/webinar/ Project Overview + Model My Returns: https://www.everwoodreserve.com/model-my-returns/ In today’s episode, we’re joined by Aaron Ameen, a former concert industry exec who transformed his life—and his future—by pivoting from nightlife to real estate, and now into residential assisted living. 🏡🎶➡️📈 Aaron shares how he went from booking arena shows in Las Vegas to buying rental homes—and how a “lucky” deal leasing to an assis...
In today’s episode, we sit down with Claud Covaci, a former logistics exec turned residential assisted living owner, who went from running two homes in Washington to founding SynkWise, one of the most operator-focused tech platforms in the RAL space. 🏡💻 Claud didn’t just build software for the industry—he built it from inside it as a licensed provider, CNA, and caregiver. His story is one of heart, hustle, and solving real problems for those who serve our most vulnerable. Tune in to hear: &nb...
In today’s episode, we’re joined by Geoffrey Gane, a former D1 athlete turned private equity analyst, turned real estate investor—who has built one of the fastest-growing RAL portfolios we’ve seen. In just over a year, Jeffrey has gone from zero to 7 homes and 73 beds, with 5 more properties and 80 additional beds closing this month. 🏡🚀 His story is packed with lessons on faith, partnership, grit—and why now is the time to jump into assisted living. Tune in to hear: ✅ How a Harvard fina...
In today’s episode, we’re joined by Isabelle Guarino, a true pioneer in residential assisted living. Isabelle owns and operates three top-tier care homes in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area and is also an investor in over 50 RAL properties nationwide. For more than a decade, she’s been training others to succeed in this powerful space—educating thousands through her mission to do good and do well. 🙌🏡 Her passion is undeniable—and her message is clear: there’s room for everyone in this booming indu...
In today’s episode, we’re joined by Vern Harris, a seasoned investor, broker, and entrepreneur who has completed over $100 million in assisted living deals, with more than 80 of them in the RAL space. 💼🏡 Vern’s journey began in 2015 after attending a 3-day RAL Academy course—and he hasn’t looked back since. From residential homes to big-box facilities, Vern has seen it all and built a powerful niche by blending real estate, business, and purpose. Tune in to hear: ✅ Why the combo of real...