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Welcome to the Assisted Living Network, presented by RAL Academy, a podcast designed to help you discover how to successfully invest in the booming Residential Assisted Living market.

If you're a real estate investor, you know how hard it is to find a profitable and fulfilling strategy in today's market. Methods of generating revenue that worked 10 years ago, don’t work today. Are you tired of low cash flow, high maintenance, and unhappy tenants? Do you wish you could make a difference in the world, not just a buck? Do you want your investments to build a legacy, not be a liability? Then you’ve come to the right place. 

If you have questions about investing in Residential Assisted Living, this is the podcast for you. Hosted by residential assisted living expert Isabelle Guarino, this podcast provides valuable information and analysis on the trends and opportunities in senior housing, with market insights to help you make informed decisions and gain a competitive edge in your business.

This podcast is brought to you by RAL Academy, the nation's leading experts on residential assisted living. The RAL Academy has trained tens of thousands of investors and entrepreneurs on how to make the most of the lucrative investment opportunities in assisted living. We help entrepreneurs just like you learn how to turn residential homes into assisted living facilities for seniors, combining your passion for real estate with your compassion for people. This is not just a business, it's a mission. You'll learn how to build a business that generates substantial recurrent cash flow while providing a quality service for seniors that is in extremely high demand. 

With these short, easily digestible episodes, you'll learn everything you need to know about RAL – how to find, finance, and operate a successful RAL home, how to hire the best staff and market your home to potential residents, how to avoid the common pitfalls and mistakes investors make, and so much more. You'll also hear inspiring stories from other RAL investors, owners and operators who are making a difference in their communities and enjoying the rewards of their work. 

The Assisted Living Network is more than just a podcast, it's a movement... a community of like-minded investors who are passionate about creating wealth and serving others.  We're here to revolutionize the senior housing industry and empower you to achieve your financial and personal goals. We'll share with you real-life experiences, insights, and tips on how to succeed with assisted living. We'll also interview experts, influencers, and leaders in the field who will inspire and educate you. 

Doing good and doing well… that's what Residential Assisted Living is all about. It's a way of investing in real estate that also makes a positive impact on the lives of seniors who need care and support. It's a way of combining profit and purpose, creating a legacy of compassion and service. 

If you're an investor who wants to do more than just make money, if you're someone who cares about people and wants to leave this world better than you found it, if you're ready to take your investing to the next level and create a lasting legacy, then this podcast is for you. Don't miss this opportunity to do good and do well with assisted living.

Assisted Living, Impact Investing, Profitability, Senior Housing, Residential Care Facilities, Long Term Care, Memory Care, Investing in Senior Living, Marketing Strategies for Assisted Living, Passive Investing, Cash Flow, Real Estate Trends, Legacy Investing.

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Did you know that a staggering 70% of family businesses fail when passed to the next generation? For the millions of baby boomers grappling with housing and elder care concerns, this is a daunting reality. But what if there was a solution that could provide significant income, care for loved ones, and secure your legacy?In this episode, we'll dive into the world of residential assisted living. Listen as we discuss how these homes can generate substantial cash flow while requiring minimal...
Have you considered working with hospice agents to connect with residents to fill your home?In today's episode, we'll be discussing hospice care and how it can benefit both seniors and assisted living homeowners. We'll explore what hospice is, where it can be provided, who pays for it, and how assisted living homeowners can build relationships with hospice agencies to help fill their beds. Whether you're a senior looking for end-of-life care options or an assisted living homeowner looking to ...
Wondering how to fill your residential assisted living beds quickly - and keep them full? In this episode of the Assisted Living Network podcast, we're sharing top strategies for marketing your RAL home. With 76 million baby boomers facing housing dilemmas, opening a RAL home presents a tremendous opportunity... if you know how to get the word out.Listen as we cover the most effective ways to build trust and attract residents, from hosting open houses that showcase your home's unique app...
"Using your own money for investment is a lazy approach."That is the sentiment of famed author and businessman, Robert Kiyosaki. In this episode, we'll dive into the importance of using other people's money (OPM) to fund your assisted living ventures and why relying solely on your own resources can be a lazy approach. Listen as we discuss three key ways to leverage OPM and take your investments to the next level.1. Private Money - Who wouldn't love to earn 10-15% on their money?2. Bank L...
The housing dilemma facing the 76 million aging baby boomers is creating new opportunities in residential assisted living facilities. In this episode, we’ll discuss the pros and cons of having live-in caregivers to help inform the staffing decisions for your own assisted living home. We will explore various perspectives on managing this unique employment relationship that provides constant care for your residents but has some significant risks. We will also consider area norms and tips t...
The COVID-19 pandemic reshaped many industries, but one of the most profoundly impacted was senior and assisted living facilities.In this episode, we discuss the effects of the pandemic on big-box facilities versus smaller residential assisted living (RAL) homes and what that means for residents and investors today. As the virus spread rapidly through nursing homes and large big-box assisted living centers, leading to many devastating deaths, a light began to shine on the significant dif...
Did you know there are no mandated staffing ratios in the assisted living industry? Concerned? You should be.In this episode, we discuss why resident-to-staff ratios are central to providing high-quality care and provide some insights into appropriate and recommended ratios for smaller residential assisted living homes. In many typical big-box assisted living facilities, ratios are around 20-30 residents per caregiver during the day and 40-50 residents per caregiver at night. These poor ...
With 10,000 baby boomers turning 65 every day, many families are facing difficult decisions about eldercare. Is it cruel to move your loved one out of their home into an assisted living facility? In this episode, we’ll explore the compassionate and practical reasons why you want to consider this option. Most dual-income households simply cannot afford to quit jobs to provide 24/7 at-home care. At the same time, the costs of hiring an outside caregiver can equal those of assisted living f...
Are you considering opening a Residential Assisted Living home but not sure where to start or how long it will take to get up and running? Good news! In today's episode, we’re diving into the nitty gritty of timelines and preparation methods for getting a residential assisted living facility up and running. There are four viable options, each with its own pros, cons, and timelines. Listen as we break down the details of leasing, buying existing businesses, new construction, and renovatio...
Have you considered opening your own assisted living facility? With over 76 million baby boomers in need of senior housing, it can be an incredibly lucrative move. However, costly mistakes in the startup process could derail your plans and rapidly drain your funds. In today's episode, we reveal some inside tips on the most common costly mistakes made by new assisted living homeowners, along with simple solutions to avoid them.From overlooked plumbing issues to poor construction planning, miss...
Deciding if your loved one needs more advanced memory care can be an incredibly difficult decision. In today's episode, we’ll break down the key differences between assisted living and memory care to help you determine what level of care may be required. We’ll also provide some telltale signs that it may be time to transition to memory care and tips to make that move as smooth as possible. Here are a few signs that it may be time to transition a loved one to memory care:Safety is at risk...
The number one reason to have a business plan is for you, so that you have clarity of vision of who you are, what you're doing and where you're going. The second reason for a business plan is to help raise capital. No private investor or a lender is going to give you the money you need without a business plan. You need to be able to show to other people that you know what you’re doing and where you’re going, where it starts, where we break even, where we're profitable, what's my reserve and a...
You can turn your home into senior housing anywhere from independent living up to Assisted Living. Independent living is senior safe. I mean grab bars, smoke detectors, wider doors, trip hazards removed. That home itself maybe has four bedrooms. There's four different people living there. Now if you have a home right now that is maybe on a single level that could be converted to four bedrooms and maybe there's at least two bathrooms, so there's two people to a bathroom or maybe you add some e...
As our family ages they start to need more. Their independence is gone and they don’t want to admit that they may not be capable emotionally or physically. So I think a lot of times we just assume that we should take care of our own mom, our own dad. The reality may be we just aren't designed for that or have the time and ability to do so. So assisted living provides the care, the home, and the opportunity for us to take care of our parents without physically doing it ourselves. There'...
Offline Marketing is having brochure, flyers and business cards. The brochures should match your website and your online presence. You only get one chance to make a first impression. One of your biggest and probably the most important way to market your business is referrals. Referral marketing is the best way to get new business in Assisted Living and Residential Assisted Living. We need to have those relationships. There are professional referral sources, placement agents that refer ...
Hospice provides benefits for people at end of life care.The money that pays for it is provided through the government, which comes from our tax dollars. When somebody is on hospice, the services are provided to them at no cost to them. That company that is providing them the hospice provider, they'll bill insurance and the government to get reimbursed. We're all getting closer to the end of life every day. But somebody who is really truly closer to end of life now could be on hospice for yea...
You probably haven’t even considered putting mom or dad into a home. You just got to a point where it was harder than you thought and you didn't have the time, the skills or maybe the heart. You weren't designed to be that caregiver. You needed that help and you know they did too. In your heart, you know it's the right thing, When it comes to a home, it's not just their physical need, it's their emotional needs, their spiritual need. A lot of older people have gotten to the point where they'r...
Learn from other people's success. Learn from other people's mistakes. Learn from other people's experience who's actually doing it, not just talking about it. The most expensive lesson is the expense of doing it ourselves, getting to the end and saying, “I wish I knew that before I started.” You could save yourself a lot of money, but if you save yourself weeks or months or years. Saving time is even more valuable than saving money. When you have a business you typically have standard ...
20 years ago when we first heard about assisted living, we all heard about the silver tsunami that was coming.They were sharing it from the business perspective but there was nobody there to show how it's done. But when it comes to real estate, it's just bricks and sticks. You can fix it, flip it, buy it, hold it and rent it. But it's kind of cold and meaningless. You have to take care of business, but you also have to have a heart. We're taking care of people, but it's okay to make mon...
You're going to work at something, you're going to get good at something, the question is what. And what are you willing to do in order to get the return that you say that you want? If you could create a business where you're making all the money you need to pay your bills, well then you can do whatever you want with the rest of your time. Right now a lot of you are working 60 or 80 hours a week doing a job that you hate. And you're working for somebody else. 10,000 hours is what they say it ...
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Gregory Yelland

I'm glad to see they're rebooting their podcast. the RAL Network provides great information and support to anyone looking to get into Residential Assisted Living.

Mar 15th
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ID20405914

Interesting topic. I’m DON in assisted living Facility Now and I’m thinking to have mine …. Thank you for wonderful advice and information

Jan 28th
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