Welcome to The RAL Room Assisted Living Podcast, your go-to resource for all things residential assisted living! Hosted by Charlie Cameron and Dr. Alex Schloe, we bring you expert insights, real-life success stories, and the strategies you need to thrive in the booming assisted living industry. Whether you're launching your own RAL business or seeking high-impact investment opportunities, join us as we ride the "Silver Tsunami" and revolutionize senior care together! Subscribe now for action ...
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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 th ...
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Running an unlicensed Residential Assisted Living (RAL) home is a huge mistake and here’s why. Ignoring the rules not only puts seniors at risk but jeopardizes your financial future and reputation in real estate investing. Following regulations isn’t just about compliance; it’s about protecting your assets, ensuring safety, and building a sustainab…
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From Care Homes to National Impact: Isabelle Guarino’s 14-Year RAL Legacy
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56:21In 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 thousand…
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How to Value and Buy a Residential Assisted Living Home
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8:16Fast-track your Residential Assisted Living (RAL) investment and start cash flowing in just 3-6 months! Discover how to leverage a wealth mindset, achieve time freedom, and invest in yourself through residential assisted living. With over 76 million baby boomers in need of housing, this booming real estate investing opportunity could secure your fi…
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From Real Estate to RAL: Vern Harris on $100M+ in Assisted Living Deals
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41:02In 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 facilit…
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Top Staffing Secrets for Residential Assisted Living!
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22:40Discover the top staffing secrets for Residential Assisted Living success! Tiffany, Owner of Serenity Garden Seniors shares her proven strategies for recruitment, training, and retention that have helped her create a thriving 8-bed memory care home in Denton, Texas. Learn how to identify the best candidates, avoid hiring mistakes, and set the right…
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From Caregiver to Owner of 5 RAL Homes: Latonia Boykins' Powerful Journey
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54:34In today’s episode, we’re joined by Latonia Boykins, a true force of nature whose inspiring story shows the transformational power of residential assisted living. 🙌🏡 From growing up facing countless challenges—including losing her mother at 16, becoming a mom at 19, and dropping out of college—Latonia built a thriving business that now owns and ope…
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How to Price Your Residential Assisted Living Home
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8:22Wondering how much to charge per resident in your Residential Assisted Living (RAL) home? In this episode of the Assisted Living Network, Isabelle shares the exact strategies successful owners use to price their beds—and boost their bottom line. From local market research to specialized care pricing like Memory Care and Alzheimer’s support, you’ll …
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From Healthcare IT to Residential Assisted Living: Ben Dickey’s Mission-Driven Journey
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44:05In today’s episode, we’re joined by Ben Dickey, a former Fortune 500 healthcare IT executive who made the leap into residential assisted living after a deeply personal family experience. 🏥➡️🏡 When Ben’s mother-in-law was diagnosed with early-onset dementia, he and his wife struggled to find quality care—and it opened their eyes to the need for more…
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Discover how caregivers play a pivotal role in Residential Assisted Living (RAL) business growth. Their dedication drives day-to-day operations, ensuring exceptional care for seniors while enabling business owners to achieve asset protection and success in real estate investing. Whether it’s supporting memory care, assisting with Alzheimer’s needs,…
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From RN to Real Estate Boss: How Stephanie Figueros Built Her Empire and Bought Two Assisted Living Homes
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45:13In this episode of the RAL Room Assisted Living Podcast, host Charlie Cameron sits down with powerhouse entrepreneur Stephanie Figueros, a former registered nurse who turned her side hustles into a full-blown real estate empire. Stephanie shares her incredible journey—from starting with short-term rentals, getting her real estate license, flipping …
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The Truth About Risk in Assisted Living Businesses
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6:25Risk and reward go hand in hand in the world of Residential Assisted Living. In this eye-opening episode of the Assisted Living Network podcast, we uncover the truth about risk in assisted living businesses and how you can turn calculated risks into life-changing opportunities. With 76 million baby boomers creating unprecedented housing demand, the…
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How I Raised Over $2M for Assisted Living Deals (And You Can Too)
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1:00:32In this special episode of the RAL Room Assisted Living Podcast, Dr. Alex Schloe shares about his personal journey of raising over $2 million from his community—including a $1 million raise in just 7 days—and the exact strategies he used to do it. If you're feeling stuck or fearful when it comes to raising capital for your assisted living ventures,…
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Why Location Can Make or Break Your RAL Business
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6:06Location can make or break your Residential Assisted Living (RAL) business, and this episode reveals why it’s the cornerstone of success in real estate investing. With 76 million baby boomers in the U.S. seeking housing, choosing the right location is your golden ticket to securing your financial future and achieving time freedom. Whether you’re fo…
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From Swinging Hammers to Scaling Empires: Brian Fay’s Journey into Senior Living Development
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43:40Today’s guest, Brian Fay, went from remodeling kitchens in Florida to owning nine senior living communities—and he’s not done yet. With two more properties in the pipeline and 1,000+ units in development, Brian is living proof that big things can happen when construction hustle meets real estate vision. 💥 In this episode, we dive into: ✅ How Brian …
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6-Bed RAL Homes CAN Be Profitable - Here's How!
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5:51Can a six-bed Residential Assisted Living (RAL) home really be profitable? Absolutely! In this episode, we’re breaking down the overlooked truths behind running a successful RAL business, even in states like California where capacity limits might seem like a dealbreaker. Discover how to unlock financial freedom, cultivate a wealth mindset, and crea…
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From Airbnbs to Assisted Living: How Keegan Schaub Built a Remote RAL Business
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31:44In today’s episode, we’re joined by Keegan Schaub, a physical therapist turned real estate investor who took his short-term rental experience and launched into the world of assisted living—all while managing it remotely. 🏡📲 After riding the Airbnb wave in 2021–2022, Keegan pivoted when the numbers stopped making sense—and discovered the massive pot…
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Are you ready to avoid the costly mistakes that can derail your Residential Assisted Living (RAL) journey? In this episode of the Assisted Living Network, we uncover the critical steps to protect your investment and secure your financial future. Missing your due diligence when choosing a property for residential assisted living can cost you million…
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From ICU Nurse to 17 Assisted Living Facilities with Serg Lupescu
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1:04:58In this episode, we sit down with Serg Lupescu, a former ICU nurse who took a leap of faith into the residential assisted living industry—and now owns 17 facilities with 230 beds across Arizona! 🚀 We dive into: ✅ How Serg discovered assisted living while working in the ICU ✅ The challenges of starting with limited capital at just 22 years old ✅ His…
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Transform one home into lifelong passive income! 💰 Discover how Residential Assisted Living (RAL) can redefine your wealth mindset, create time freedom, and secure your financial future while making a difference. With 76 million baby boomers in the U.S. and housing as their top challenge, this is your opportunity to combine real estate investing wi…
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From Engineer to Assisted Living Owner with Jon De Los Reyes
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45:03In this episode, we sit down with Jon De Los Reyes, an engineer-turned-entrepreneur who is making waves in the residential assisted living space. Jon shares his journey from studying metallurgical failures to managing investment portfolios—and ultimately transitioning into the world of senior care. 🚀 We dive into: ✅ His transition from corporate li…
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Why Most Assisted Living Homes Fail (And How to Succeed)
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8:06Why do most residential assisted living homes fail while others thrive? In this episode, we uncover the top three mistakes that lead to failure in the assisted living business and, more importantly, how YOU can avoid them. Whether you're exploring real estate investing, aiming for time freedom, or building memory care facilities that serve Alzheime…
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Turning Their Home into a Personal Care Home with Melissa and Tracy Hunt
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53:13What if your own home could be an assisted living business? That’s exactly what Melissa & Tracy Hunt have done—running a licensed personal care home in Texas while homeschooling their three kids! 👏 In this episode, they share: ✅ How they turned their family home into a thriving care business ✅ The personal care home model and how it differs from tr…
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Key Fire Marshal Tips for RAL Entrepreneurs!
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0:36Setting up Residential Assisted Living is an incredible opportunity to build wealth, achieve time freedom, and secure your financial future. But without the right knowledge, it can also become a million-dollar risk. In this episode, we’re breaking down the critical steps you must take—like understanding fire marshal requirements, asset protection s…
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From $840 to Massive Assisted Living Success with Roystan Pais
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38:42In today’s episode, we sit down with Roystan Pais, a former physician from India who took an unexpected path into assisted living entrepreneurship. 🇮🇳➡️🇺🇸 With just $840 to his name, Roystan came to the U.S., earned an MBA, and climbed the ranks in senior living management—overseeing massive communities with 750+ residents. But he didn’t stop there…
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The Secrets to Custom-Building Assisted Living Homes
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6:30Discover how to build a profitable Residential Assisted Living (RAL) home and secure your financial future today! With 76 million baby boomers facing a housing dilemma, this is your opportunity to invest in yourself and create a thriving business in real estate investing. In this episode, we break down the key steps to designing a custom-built RAL …
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