In this episode, we sit down with Christine Sevier, a senior living advisor who has helped over 500+ families find the perfect assisted living or residential care home. Christine shares her extensive knowledge about the assisted living industry, including the booming interest in this sector, the differences between small and large facilities, and the crucial elements to ensure a successful and compassionate operation. She also provides valuable advice for real estate investors looking to enter this market, stressing the importance of community involvement, stellar staffing, and understanding regulatory requirements. Timestamps: 00:53 The Growing Demand for Assisted Living 01:46 Navigating the Assisted Living Business 02:39 Challenges and Realities of Assisted Living 04:27 Setting Up a Residential Care Home 05:47 Comparing Small and Large Facilities 15:39 Staffing and Operations 19:13 Marketing and Community Engagement 21:28 Family Gatherings and Potlucks 22:06 Car Shows and Community Events 22:42 Investor Insights and Market Trends 23:58 Challenges in the Assisted Living Business 26:49 Consulting and Operational Timelines 27:27 Renting vs. Buying Facilities 28:31 Educational Resources and Conferences 31:30 Buying Existing vs. Building New Connect with Christine: https://www.instagram.com/creating_new_hope/ https://creatingnewhope.org/ 🍿 Watch Next How much can you make hosting travel nurses ➡️ https://youtu.be/JPDtc4T7HyY Always Booked with Brian Koch ➡️ https://youtu.be/SSuASl6LWQM 👕 Join our meet-ups: nvstcapital.com 🖥 Visit my website: j-baldovino.com 📷 Follow Josh on Instagram: instagram.com/joshua_baldovino 📱 TikTok: vm.tiktok.com/ZMejX5dD1/ 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://bit.ly/jbcashflow1 Help me, help you! 🏝 Become an Airbnb Host and get $40: http://www.airbnb.com/r/jbaldovino1 🧑🏽‍💻 Get a free 14 free trial of my favorite automation software and CRM: https://www.gohighlevel.com/?fp_ref=invested-creators33 — My Set Up: Sony A7C (webcam): https://amzn.to/3IFq5OG Sigma 24-70mm (Lens): https://amzn.to/3HtlSgZ Shure SM7DB (mic): https://amzn.to/46GMybn Neewer LEDs (Lights): https://amzn.to/3o8VyRo Elgato Cam Link (HDMI to webcam): https://amzn.to/3o9Ac6D Elgato Stream Deck MK.2 (Studio Control): https://amzn.to/3rcnZjn Logitech MX Master 3 (Mouse): https://amzn.to/3HcHn5u Logitech K750 Wireless Solar Keyboard: https://amzn.to/3HfCFE2 Apple AirPods 3rd Gen: https://amzn.to/3HfCFE2 Bose QC35 (Headphones): https://amzn.to/3GcLFZ2 - 😎 Links may be affiliate links that pay me a small kickback. Thanks for clicking and supporting the channel! 🙏🏽