#139 - Senior Living: Aging Demand, Limited Supply with Radhika Rastogi

Send us Fan MailMost W-2 professionals assume building wealth means buying more homes, Radhika Rastogi did too, until she sat in her garage during COVID and did the math. Radhika Rastogi is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Relik Capital Group, a private equity firm specializing in senior living real estate syndications. With over 10 years of real estate investing experience, a background leading strategic initiatives for Fortune 100 companies, and deep expertise in Medicaid-funded healthcare programs, she now oversees a portfolio of 300+ senior housing units valued at $17 million. In this episode, she breaks down why senior living is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for high-income professionals: the 80+ population is growing 28% over the next four years, the national investment gap sits at $258 billion, and occupancy in many markets is already at 98–99% with wait lists. Radhika explains the three phases of senior housing, how her team acquires underperforming communities for under $100K per unit, and why she interviewed 75 operators before selecting the right regional partners. She also reveals the hidden revenue stream most mom-and-pop sellers miss entirely, level of care fees and how spotting that one gap can transform a deal's returns. For W-2 investors feeling stuck in unscalable residential strategies, this episode is a masterclass in making the shift to commercial real estate syndications — starting with as little as $50K and building lasting wealth without leaving your day job.Connect with Radhika:🔗 LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/rastogi-radhika/ 🌐 Company Website: https://www.relikcapitalgroup.com/📰 Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/rich-roots/id1795836092 Episode Highlights:[0:00] – Intro: Teaser clip — senior living demand is exploding[0:45] – Welcome to Path to Passive[4:19] – The 120-home math that made Radhika pivot from residential[6:04] – Independent living, assisted living & memory care explained[8:38] – $258B investment gap, 28% demand surge & 98% occupancy markets[14:43] – How syndications work & Relik Capital's buy box[15:46] – The hidden revenue stream most mom-and-pop sellers miss[19:49] – Why they interviewed 75 operators to find just 3[27:36] – AI-powered underwriting: reviewing 30 deals a month[33:46] – How $50K can double every 5 years through syndications[39:29] – Outro—Share this with your tech friends who you think would benefit from learning about passive income and alternative real estate investments. For more resources and guides, check these out:Crack the Code https://www.aritacapital.com/crack-the-code/Investor 101 https://www.aritacapital.com/investor-101-resource/Due Diligence Resource https://www.aritacapital.com/dd-checklist-resource/If you want to learn more, reach out at:Email: [email protected]:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/aritasteven/IG:  https://www.instagram.com/the.real.arita