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EPISODE · May 7, 2026 · 15 MIN

Kendra's experience opening her first Independent Living Home | The Housing Dept. Podcast

from The Housing Dept. Podcast · host Terence Garcia

She opened 3 group homes in just a few months…But her journey started long before that.In this episode of The Housing Dept. Podcast, Kendra shares how her past experience with homelessness inspired her to create safe and stable housing for others through independent living homes. We break down how she went from running a home care agency to launching multiple group homes, what she learned about marketing before securing a property, and how she filled one of her homes almost immediately after opening.What we cover:How Kendra opened 3 group homes in a short amount of timeWhy marketing before getting a property mattersHow to find landlord partners through ZillowThe difference between marketing in the right vs wrong areaHow to fill your home faster through outreach and follow-upManaging group homes while running another businessTips for screening residents and building a healthy home environmentWhy persistence matters when landlords keep saying noIf you’ve been waiting for the “perfect time” to start… this episode will push you to take action.👉 Want to learn how to market your home before you even get the property?We break down the exact process step-by-step inside the community:https://www.skool.com/kingdomhousing✅ Follow Terence:https://www.tiktok.com/@iamterencegarciahttps://www.instagram.com/iamterencegarcia💸 Work With Terencehttps://stan.store/Terence-Garcia

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