In this episode of The Assisted Living Investing Podcast, host Brandon Gustafson dives deep into unlicensed care homes as a potential entry point for those new to assisted living. Drawing from his own experience operating facilities since 2020, Brandon breaks down how these smaller, license-free homes work, the regulations you still need to follow, and what makes them a unique opportunity in today’s market.

00:00:00 – Introduction
00:00:16 – Topic Introduction: Unlicensed Care Home Secrets
00:01:10 – Facility Size & Home Requirements
00:02:08 – Pricing & Profitability Realities
00:02:40 – Home Layout Considerations: Stairs
00:03:36 – Solutions for Stairs & Accessibility
00:03:53 – Summary of Ideal Home Features
00:04:35 – Bedroom Requirements & Regulations
00:06:05 – Verifying Local Requirements & Renovations
00:07:04 – Certificate of Occupancy & Zoning
00:08:43 – Zoning Permitted Use & Application Process
00:10:05 – Homeowners Associations (HOAs) Challenges
00:12:43 – Should You Start an Unlicensed Care Home?
00:13:53 – Occupancy & Financial Realities
00:16:56 – Caution Against Rushing In
00:19:30 – Closing Remarks & Call to Action

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