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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.
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Is ADA Compliance Required for Residential Assisted Living?
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May 29, 2026 |
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How to Build a Successful 8-Bed Memory Care Home
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May 22, 2026 |
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4 People Who Should NEVER Start an Assisted Living Business
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May 15, 2026 |
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How to Set Up Your Residential Assisted Living LLC
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May 08, 2026 |
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Marketing Your Care Home: Why Facebook is the Secret Weapon
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May 01, 2026 |
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How One Assisted Living Home Can Secure Your Financial Future
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Apr 24, 2026 |
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What do Menus Look Like in an RAL?
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Apr 17, 2026 |
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Can You Use a 2-Story Home for Assisted Living? Here’s the Truth.
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Apr 10, 2026 |
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3 Hardest Parts of Owning an RAL Home (And How to Master Them)
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Apr 03, 2026 |
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Teepa Snow: Early Warning Signs of Dementia You Shouldn't Ignore
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Mar 27, 2026 |
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How to Profit from the Baby Boomer Housing Crisis | RAL Investing
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Mar 20, 2026 |
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How to Build a Successful Residential Assisted Living Business With David Itman
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Mar 13, 2026 |
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How to Scale from 5 to 255 Assisted Living Beds with Serg Lupescu
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Mar 06, 2026 |
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How to Build a 16-Bed Assisted Living Mansion with Brett Chotkevys
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Feb 27, 2026 |
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From Burnout to Breakthrough: Building a Profitable Six Bed Care Home in Maine
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Feb 20, 2026 |
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Boris and Amanda Palomino | Turn 1 Home Into Lifelong Cash Flow
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Feb 13, 2026 |
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What Is RALNA - And Why It Matters to Anyone in Assisted Living
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Feb 06, 2026 |
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Avoid These Admin Hiring Mistakes in RAL Homes!
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Jan 30, 2026 |
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My Personal Journey Into RAL
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Jan 23, 2026 |
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Turn Caregiving Struggles Into Financial Freedom
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Jan 16, 2026 |
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How to Have an Assisted Living Conversation with an Elderly Loved One
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Jan 09, 2026 |
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What is an RAL Business Worth?
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Jan 02, 2026 |
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Assisted Living Move-Ins: What Care Home Owners Need to Understand
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Dec 19, 2025 |
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Turn Senior Care Costs Into Cash Flow
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Dec 12, 2025 |
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The Secret to Finding Profitable RAL Homes With Snawing Alvarado
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Dec 05, 2025 |
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We Need Caregivers! A Call for those With Passion and Purpose.
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Nov 21, 2025 |
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How Gina Built a Thriving 24-Bed Care Home
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Nov 14, 2025 |
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How I Run 3 Care Homes in Just 5 Hours a Week as a RAL Owner
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Nov 07, 2025 |
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Why Residential Assisted Living Is the Future of Care
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Oct 31, 2025 |
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A Day in The Life of an RAL Administrator
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Oct 24, 2025 |
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Dementia Care Secrets with The Dementia Darling: What Every Caregiver Must Know
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Oct 17, 2025 |
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Franchise vs. DIY: Assisted Living Secrets Revealed
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Oct 10, 2025 |
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Boost Resident Sign-Ups With These Easy Tour Hacks
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Oct 03, 2025 |
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Should you work with a placement agent?
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Sep 26, 2025 |
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The Secret to Building a Winning RAL Caregiver Team
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Sep 19, 2025 |
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Top 10 Questions About RAL Ownership Answered!
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Sep 12, 2025 |
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5 Proven Ways to Fill Assisted Living Beds FAST
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Sep 05, 2025 |
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Documents and Processes Help You Grow Faster and Stay up to Code
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Aug 29, 2025 |
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How We Built a Thriving Memory Care Business
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Aug 22, 2025 |
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Start a Hands-Off Assisted Living Business Today!
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Aug 15, 2025 |
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What to Do When Your Aging Parents Need Help
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Aug 08, 2025 |
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Go Beyond 6 Beds: Zoning Secrets for RAL Success
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Aug 01, 2025 |
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How to Price Your RAL Beds for Maximum Profit
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Jul 25, 2025 |
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How to Build a Waitlist for Your RAL
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Jul 18, 2025 |
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Build Your Dream Team for Assisted Living Success
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Jul 11, 2025 |
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5 Steps to Start Your First Assisted Living Home
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Jul 04, 2025 |
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Overcome Fear to Start Your Assisted Living Business
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Jun 27, 2025 |
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7 Creative Ways to Fill Your Assisted Living Beds
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Jun 20, 2025 |
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Top 4 Reasons to Start in Residential Assisted Living
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Jun 13, 2025 |
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Fill Beds FAST: Assisted Living Marketing Tips With Shawn Medlin
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Jun 06, 2025 |
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Why Unlicensed RALs Are a Huge Mistake
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May 30, 2025 |
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How to Value and Buy a Residential Assisted Living Home
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May 23, 2025 |
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Top Staffing Secrets for Residential Assisted Living!
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May 16, 2025 |
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How to Price Your Residential Assisted Living Home
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May 09, 2025 |
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How Caregivers Drive RAL Business Growth
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May 02, 2025 |
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The Truth About Risk in Assisted Living Businesses
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Apr 25, 2025 |
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Why Location Can Make or Break Your RAL Business
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Apr 18, 2025 |
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6-Bed RAL Homes CAN Be Profitable - Here's How!
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Apr 11, 2025 |
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How to Approach RAL Due Diligence
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Apr 04, 2025 |
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Success Stories That Prove RAL Works!
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Mar 28, 2025 |
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Why Most Assisted Living Homes Fail (And How to Succeed)
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Mar 21, 2025 |
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Key Fire Marshal Tips for RAL Entrepreneurs!
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Mar 14, 2025 |
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The Secrets to Custom-Building Assisted Living Homes
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Mar 07, 2025 |
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Hiring the Best RAL Manager: What You Need to Know
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Feb 28, 2025 |
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Why Big Box Assisted Living Fails 80% of Seniors
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Feb 21, 2025 |
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Boost Happiness in Your Assisted Living Home With These Activities
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Feb 14, 2025 |
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Why 3 Care Homes Beat 1 in Assisted Living
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Feb 07, 2025 |
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Secrets to Thriving RAL Homes During the Holidays
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Jan 31, 2025 |
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Real Breakdown of Residential Assisted Living Expenses vs Income
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Jan 24, 2025 |
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The UGLY Truth About RAL Risks (And How to Avoid Them)
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Jan 17, 2025 |
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The 1.1M Bed Gap: Your RAL Goldmine Revealed
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Jan 10, 2025 |
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REVEALED: The Real Formula for RAL Business Valuations
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Jan 03, 2025 |
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Why 90% SHOULDN'T Start an Assisted Living Business (LISTEN FIRST)
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Dec 27, 2024 |
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How to Earn 2X Market Rent with Assisted Living Properties
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Dec 20, 2024 |
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The Truth About Caregiver Retention: Stop Losing Your Best Staff!
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Dec 13, 2024 |
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Death Happens, Let’s Talk About It!
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Dec 06, 2024 |
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PROOF: No Real Estate Experience Needed for RAL Success!
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Nov 29, 2024 |
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The Hidden Truth About People Problems in Assisted Living
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Nov 22, 2024 |
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What Liability do You Need For Residential Assisted Living?
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Nov 15, 2024 |
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Top 5 Things To Renovate Before Getting Licensed In Residential Assisted Living
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Nov 08, 2024 |
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Airbnb vs. Residential Assisted Living
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Nov 01, 2024 |
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How to Get Investors Onboard For Your Residential Assisted Living Project
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Oct 25, 2024 |
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Find Your Niche in Residential Assisted Living
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Oct 18, 2024 |
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Can You Earn Passive Income with Residential Assisted Living?
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Oct 11, 2024 |
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Day Care For… Seniors?!
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Oct 04, 2024 |
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Top 3 Mistakes To Avoid In Residential Assisted Living
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Sep 27, 2024 |
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What You DON’T Need To Do In Your Residential Assisted Living Home
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Sep 20, 2024 |
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Calling All "Betty Whites!"
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Sep 13, 2024 |
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How To Run A Residential Assisted Living Business Remotely
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Sep 06, 2024 |
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Live Where You Want, Invest Where it Makes Sense
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Aug 30, 2024 |
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How To Vet Your Residents
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Aug 23, 2024 |
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How To Buy An Existing Residential Assisted Living Business
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Aug 16, 2024 |
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Location, Location, Location!
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Aug 09, 2024 |
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How To Make $10k Per Month On A Single Family Home
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Aug 02, 2024 |
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Is RAL a Recession-Proof Industry?
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Jul 26, 2024 |
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Pros and Cons of Sprinklers in Your RAL
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Jul 19, 2024 |
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Sex In Assisted Living???
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Jul 12, 2024 |
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What Seniors DON'T Want in Your RAL
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Jul 05, 2024 |
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What is the Best Way to Start a Care Home?
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Jun 28, 2024 |
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Not a Medical Professional? That’s Okay!
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Jun 21, 2024 |
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What You’ll Never See in Our Homes…. Unpaid Rent is a Thing of the Past!
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Jun 14, 2024 |
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How Can You Afford Assisted Living?
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Jun 07, 2024 |
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Are You Leaving Your Kids Burdens? Pass on the Blessings!
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May 31, 2024 |
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Can I Utilize Hospice in My Care Home?
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May 24, 2024 |
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The Fastest Way to a Waiting List for Your Care Home- MARKETING
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May 17, 2024 |
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Top 3 Ways to Fund Your Residential Assisted Living Home
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May 10, 2024 |
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Our Caregivers DON'T Live-In!
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May 03, 2024 |
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Dr. Dolittle's Assisted Living?!
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Apr 26, 2024 |
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How COVID-19 Helped Us Grow Our Senior Housing Business!
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Apr 19, 2024 |
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Why Our Homes Are Better Than Theirs
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Apr 12, 2024 |
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Should You Quit Your Job to Take Care of Mom?!
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Apr 05, 2024 |
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4 Ways to Get Started in Residential Assisted Living
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Mar 29, 2024 |
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Save Yourself From $50k in Mistakes
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Mar 22, 2024 |
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What’s the Difference Between Memory Care and Residential Assisted Living?
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Mar 15, 2024 |
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Business Plans For Opening An Assisted Living Home
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Feb 18, 2019 |
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Transforming Your Home Into Senior Housing
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Feb 04, 2019 |
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You Don’t Have To Be The Caretaker Yourself
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Jan 28, 2019 |
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Assisted Living Explained
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Jan 22, 2019 |
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Marketing Offline Helps Build Personal Relationships
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Jan 14, 2019 |
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Hospice - Who Really Pays For It?
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Dec 31, 2018 |
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Are Mom And Dad In A Home You Feel Good About?
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Dec 24, 2018 |
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3 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting In Assisted Living
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Dec 17, 2018 |
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Making Money Or Helping People - Do You Have To Choose?
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Dec 10, 2018 |
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RAL Isn’t Easy, But It’s Worth It
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Dec 03, 2018 |
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3 Signs It May Be Time To Move Into Assisted Living
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Nov 26, 2018 |
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Life Doesn’t End At 70 Years Old
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Nov 20, 2018 |
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Is It Time For Assisted Living? - Part 2 - What’s Best For Them And You?
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Nov 13, 2018 |
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Is It Time For Assisted Living? - Part 1 - Having The “You Need Assistance” Talk
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Nov 05, 2018 |
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Rise Up And Take Care Of The Greatest Generation
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Oct 30, 2018 |
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We Are Losing Our Seniors And Their History - One Brain At A Time
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Oct 23, 2018 |
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The Must Haves - Looking For An Assisted Living Home
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Oct 16, 2018 |
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Robots & AI in Assisted Living
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Oct 08, 2018 |
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What Should Assisted Living Look and Feel Like?
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Oct 01, 2018 |
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The Importance of Having a Business Plan
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Sep 24, 2018 |
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Is Assisted Living the Business for You?
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Sep 17, 2018 |
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Overbuilding in Assisted Living - Part 2
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Sep 10, 2018 |
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What NOT to do When Building Your Residential Assisted Living Team
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Sep 03, 2018 |
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The 3 Ways to Simplify Getting Started in Residential Assisted Living
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Aug 27, 2018 |
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The 3 Things That Could Ruin the Residential Assisted Living Market
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Aug 20, 2018 |
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The Daily Life of a Residential Assisted Living Owner
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Aug 13, 2018 |
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Lawsuits in Residential Assisted Living
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Aug 06, 2018 |
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How Can You Make Money in Residential Assisted Living?
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Jul 31, 2018 |
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How to Find Great Staff for Your Residential Assisted Living Home
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Jul 24, 2018 |
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Feeding Residents in Residential Assisted Living
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Jul 17, 2018 |
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Why Become a Residential Assisted Living Expert?
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Jul 10, 2018 |
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The Myths in Residential Assisted Living - Part 3
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Jul 03, 2018 |
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The Myths in Residential Assisted Living - Part 2
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Jun 26, 2018 |
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The Myths in Residential Assisted Living - Part 1
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Jun 19, 2018 |
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Assisted Living Options - Big Vs. Small
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Jun 12, 2018 |
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What Does The Future Hold for Residential Assisted Living?
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Jun 05, 2018 |
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The Golden Girls Model for Residential Cash Flow
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May 29, 2018 |
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Overbuilding? The Right Place and Right Time for Assisted Living
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May 22, 2018 |
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Is the Mom and Pop Model or the RAL Model Best for You?
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May 15, 2018 |
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The Difference Between Memory Care and Assisted Living
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May 08, 2018 |
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The Influence of Age and Longevity on Residential Assisted Living
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May 01, 2018 |
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Senior Activities within Residential Assisted Living
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Apr 23, 2018 |
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What to Look for in an Assisted Living Home
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Apr 17, 2018 |
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Finding Your Passion in Assisted Living
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Apr 09, 2018 |
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Overbuilding in Assisted Living
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Apr 02, 2018 |
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Senior Housing - Big Box vs The Home
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Mar 28, 2018 |
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Residential Assisted Living and the Silver Tsunami
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Mar 16, 2018 |