The process of opening an Independent Living Home in Texas | The Housing Dept. Podcast

She was balancing a 9–5 job, a PhD program, motherhood…And still opened a luxury senior living home.In this episode of The Housing Dept. Podcast, Selena shares how she built her independent living business in Houston, Texas—from pitching landlords with confidence to navigating the permit process and creating housing that actually feels like home. We also talk about what it takes to get started before you feel fully ready, why relationships matter in this business, and how she’s building both luxury and low-income housing options to serve different communities.What we cover:How Selena opened a luxury senior living home in TexasBalancing a 9–5 job, family, school, and businessHow to confidently pitch landlords for group homesThe process of opening a group home in TexasTexas permits and regulations explainedHow to market and build referral partnershipsWhere to find affordable furniture and setup suppliesLessons from managing residents with mental health challengesWhy “doing it scared” is sometimes the only way forwardIf you’ve been waiting until life feels less busy or more perfect… this episode is your reminder to start anyway.👉 Trying to figure out how to actually get your first home up and running?Inside the community, we break down the process, marketing, landlord outreach, and systems step-by-step:https://www.skool.com/kingdomhousing✅ Follow Terence:https://www.tiktok.com/@iamterencegarciahttps://www.instagram.com/iamterencegarcia💸 Work With Terencehttps://stan.store/Terence-Garcia