Assisted Living Investing
by Brett Chotkevys
Welcome to "Assisted Living Investing," the ultimate podcast dedicated to helping you thrive in the world of Assisted Living investments. Join your host, Brett Chotkevys, as he shares his expertise and insights into the lucrative realm of assisted living. In each episode, Brett delves deep into the strategies, challenges, and opportunities of investing in Memory Care Mansions. Whether you're a seasoned investor or new to the industry, this podcast offers invaluable guidance and practical advice to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of senior care. Brett unravels common myths surrounding assisted living investing, debunking misconceptions and shedding light on the realities of this thriving market. From understanding the financial considerations and operational intricacies to exploring different investment models and approaches, he provides actionable tips and real-life examples to empower you on your investment journey. Discover the secret
Episodes
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How to Fund a $ Million Assisted Living Mansion | EP 169
Building a multi-million-dollar Assisted Living Mansion doesn't mean you need millions of dollars sitting in your bank account. The key is understanding how to structure the deal, where to find the capital, and which funding strategy makes the most sense for your goals.In this episode of the...
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Why This Realestate Investor is Betting BIG on Assisted Living w/ Edwin Brotamonte
He sold 177 apartment units. Now, he's building two Assisted Living Mansions—and his reason for making the switch goes beyond real estate.After more than 22 years as a registered nurse, Edwin moved into real estate investing, acquired 177 multifamily units across two deals, and eventually sold...
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The 3-Step Due Diligence Process for Assisted Living | EP 167
Finding the right property for an Assisted Living business is about more than location, acreage, and zoning. One overlooked detail could kill your entire deal—and cost you thousands of dollars.In this episode of the Assisted Living Investing Podcast, I break down the due diligence process I use…
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Why I'd Build a Mansion Instead of Buying a Franchise EP 166
99% of people won't build this business.Not because the opportunity isn't there.Because it's slow. It's hard. It's heavy. It's risky.And that's exactly what I believe creates the opportunity.In Episode 166 of the Assisted Living Investing Podcast, I break down what most people don't understand...
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The Deal Killer That No One Warns You About EP 165
You found the land. The zoning works. The numbers look good.Then the Fire Marshal says NO.That one conversation can turn a promising Assisted Living deal into a dead piece of land—or add hundreds of thousands of dollars to your development budget.In Episode 165 of the Assisted Living Investing...
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This $1,000,000 Mistake Almost Ruined My Deal EP 164
I have seen a property with a water line just one mile away turn into a $1,000,000 problem. He's watched deals collapse over sewer access, septic requirements, fire-water capacity, drainage, and permitting timelines, issues buyers never saw coming because they didn't know to look.Getting through...
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He Watched Our Videos… Now He's Building a MANSION!
What happens when you can't find an assisted living community you would trust with your own parent?For Gregg Vass, that question became personal.After his mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, Gregg began searching for the right memory care community. But after touring facility after facility…
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How I Buy Land at 25% of the Price (Zoning Explained) EP 161
The biggest mistake in Real Estate Assisted Living may happen BEFORE you ever buy the land.The zoning.In this episode, Brett breaks down how the right zoning can dramatically change the profitability and scalability of an assisted living investment—and why buying the wrong piece of land can leave...
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The $100,000 Mistake New RAL Investors Keep Making! | EP 160
Most new Residential Assisted Living (RAL) investors think the biggest risk is finding the wrong property.It isn't.One of the biggest mistakes is moving forward on land before you fully understand your due diligence, zoning, financing, entitlements, permits, and—most importantly—how to get your...
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Before You Buy Land, Know These Offer Terms | EP 159
The wrong piece of land can cost you years, hundreds of thousands of dollars, and potentially kill your assisted living project before you ever break ground.So how do you know if a piece of land is actually worth pursuing?In this episode, I breaks down the exact process his teams use when looking...
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How I Buy Land at 25% of the Price (Zoning Explained) EP 161
The biggest mistake in Real Estate Assisted Living may happen BEFORE you ever buy the land.The zoning.In this episode, Brett breaks down how the right zoning can dramatically change the profitability and scalability of an assisted living investment—and why buying the wrong piece of land can leave...
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Looking for Land? 3 Things That Can Kill Your Deal | EP 158
Choosing the right land is critical for assisted living investing. Learn how location and size impact your investment success.Selecting the correct plot of land determines the long-term viability of your commercial property project. In this session, I explain the specific factors you must…
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The Biggest Mistake People Make When Raising Capital | EP 157
Most assisted living entrepreneurs make the same mistake when raising capital…They spend weeks building the perfect investor presentation, hosting webinars, and sharing their opportunity online—but then wonder why nobody writes a check.The missing piece?Understanding the difference between...
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Don't Have Millions? Raise Capital Instead | EP 156
Think you need to be wealthy to raise millions for real estate?Most aspiring investors believe they need a large bank account before anyone will invest with them—but that's one of the biggest myths in real estate.In this episode of Assisted Living Investing, I explain why regular people...
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You Don't Need Millions to Build an Assisted Living Mansion | Here's How | EP 155
Think you need millions to build an Assisted Living Mansion? Think again.One of the biggest myths in assisted living investing is that you need $3–4 million in cash to get started.In this episode of Assisted Living Investing, I break-down exactly how luxury assisted living developments are…
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First-Time Developers Getting $10M SBA Loans—Here's How | EP 154
Learn how to use SBA loans for real estate development projects between $3 million and $10 million. Understand your funding options.This video explains the practical application of SBA loans for developers looking to scale their projects. If you are managing commercial real estate financing,...
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Assisted Living Business: High Reward, Higher Risk: In Just 6 Steps | EP 153
What if your business gave you more freedom instead of more stress?In this episode of Assisted Living Investing, I breaks down the 6 essential steps to financial freedom through the assisted living business model. Learn how to transition from working in your business to working on it by building...
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The Assisted Living Mansion Blueprint That's Working in 2026 Part 2 | EP 152
You built the foundation… now it’s time to scale.In Part 2 of this 2-part series, Brett finishes the complete Assisted Living Blueprint and walks through the final steps required to transform one assisted living mansion into a scalable, wealth-building business.This episode covers the second half...
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The Assisted Living Mansion Blueprint That's Working in 2026 | EP 151
Most investors chase cash flow.But what if that’s the wrong goal?In this episode of Assisted Living Investing, Brett breaks down Part 1 of the 36 Steps to Wealth and explains why the biggest opportunity isn’t simply generating monthly income — it’s building long-term wealth through strategic deal...
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Before You Build: Watch This Assisted Living Comparison | EP 150
Thinking about entering assisted living but stuck choosing between buying a smaller existing home (“small box”) or building brand-new construction?This episode breaks down one of the biggest decisions investors and operators face in assisted living investing.Brett walks through the real…
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Assisted Living Metrics That Keep Us 95% Full | EP 147
Most assisted living owners are tracking the WRONG numbers.In this video, I break down the exact KPIs and metrics we track every single week to maintain high occupancy, build waitlists, manage staffing, and operate a multi-million dollar assisted living and memory care business — while only…
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The Strategic 20 System That Fills New Facilities Fast | EP 146
Most assisted living owners are marketing the WRONG way.In this video, we break down the exact strategy we used to fill a brand-new assisted living mansion in less than 30 days — without relying solely on expensive placement agents.This is the same “Strategic 20” system we teach our strategic...
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Laid Off at 50… Then Built an Assisted Living Empire | EP 145
A layoff at 50 became the turning point that changed everything.In this episode, Troy shares how leaving behind a 30-year IT career led him into the world of residential assisted living development — and why he believes this path is about far more than just real estate investing.After watching…
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I Hit $10K/Month in Rentals… Then Sold Everything | EP 144
I had 15 single-family rentals bringing in over $10,000/month in passive income.Then I walked away!Not because real estate stopped working, but because the rental game changed. Interest rates went up. Insurance costs exploded. Repairs got more expensive. Tenant issues became harder to deal with....
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How We Built a 7-Figure Business Working 6 Hours/Week I EP 143
What if you could build a 7-figure business… and only work a few hours a week?In this episode, we break down exactly how we went from grinding every day in our assisted living business… to building a system that runs without us.But here’s the truth most people won’t tell you:Time freedom is…
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The Wrong Loan Could Cost You $100K+ (Watch This First) | EP 142
Most people pick the wrong loan for their assisted living deal… and it can cost them $100,000+ without even realizing it. In this video, we break down the real differences between SBA 7A, SBA 504, and traditional commercial loans — including: • How much you actually need to put down • Which loan...
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The Assisted Living Mistake Costing You Profit | EP 141
Most people start assisted living the “safe” way…👉 small homes👉 low risk👉 simple conversionsBut what if that’s actually the worst financial move you can make?In this episode, we sit down with Jennifer Burch, a hospice owner and assisted living operator, to break down her real experience…
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Same Business…One Owner Burns Out, The Other Makes $40K/Month | EP 140
Most assisted living operators are doing everything right… But still barely breaking even. So what separates those stuck working 6–7 days a week… from those pulling $40K–$50K/month while working a few hours a week? 👉 It’s not effort. 👉 It’s not care quality. 👉 It’s the math behind the deal. In...
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Turn a House Into $500K/Year (Step-by-Step) | EP 139
Most people think you need a massive facility to make real money in assisted living…You don’t.In this video, we break down how a normal single-family house can be converted into a high-cash-flow assisted living business generating $500,000+ per year—and how we personally did it starting with zero...
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Before You Buy Land… Watch This (3 Deal Killers) | EP 138
Buying land for assisted living can feel like the first big win… until hidden deal killers blow up the project.In this episode, Brett breaks down 3 hidden land deal killers that can cost developers $20,000 to $100,000+ before they even start construction.Many aspiring assisted living developers…
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The $1M Surprise Cost When Building Assisted Living (Line-by-Line) | EP 136
Most people can budget for the land, building, and construction…but the hidden costs (aka soft costs) are what blow up deals — sometimes by $1,000,000+.In this episode, Brett breaks down a real SBA closing document line-by-line to show you exactly what banks include in total development costs:...
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How I Raised $4M for Assisted Living (Here’s How It Actually Works) | EP 135
Most people think you need millions in the bank to build an assisted living facility.You don’t.In this episode, I break down exactly how I raised $4,000,000 to build a brand-new assisted living development, without personally funding the project myself.You’ll learn the real structure behind…
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Why I Quit House Flipping for Assisted Living | EP 134
I was flipping 35 houses a year…Working 60–70 hours a week…Making around $300K.And I realized something:House flipping is a great place to start.It’s a terrible place to finish.In this episode, I break down how I transitioned from flipping $300,000 houses to building $30 million assisted living...
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Why Multifamily Investors Are Switching to Senior Living | EP 133
What happens when a seasoned serial entrepreneur with 30 international telecom branches, a FedEx fleet, and a thriving multifamily portfolio decides to pivot into assisted living? In this episode of Assisted Living Investing, Charles shares why he’s building luxury assisted living mansions after...
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How $500K Can Turn Into a $30M Assisted Living Empire | EP 132
Most people think you need millions of dollars to build real wealth in real estate. That’s not true. In this episode, I break down exactly how we turn $500,000 of investor capital into a $30+ million assisted living portfolio step by step, using phased development, SBA financing, and a proven...
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What the 2026 Ice Storm Taught Us About Assisted Living | EP 131
Most investors think scaling assisted living is about systems and numbers. They’re wrong! The real test happens when everything goes sideways. When natural disasters hit, the difference between real operators and absentee owners becomes painfully clear. In this episode, Brett Chotkevys breaks…
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Your Deal Is Dead If This Number Is Wrong (Here’s Why) | EP 130
Most investors look at land price and construction costs first, and that’s why their assisted living deals don’t work. In this episode, Brett breaks down the single most important metric in assisted living real estate: bed rate. He explains how bed rates drive top-line income, determine whether...
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Why small assisted living homes kill your profit | EP 129
Most assisted living operators cap their income before they ever start. In this video, I break down exactly how I went from charging $5,000/month to $10,000+ per resident, while 4X-ing net profit, without doubling the workload. The difference isn’t more effort. It’s who you serve, what you build,...
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This Real Estate Niche Is About to Explode ($50K+/Month Deals) | EP 128
Assisted living, specifically end-of-life memory care, is entering a breakout phase. Demand is surging. Supply isn’t keeping up. Bed rates are doubling. Old facilities are being pushed out. The result? $50K+ per month cash-flow assets with long-term appreciation upside. In this clip, Brett…
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They Quit Corporate America and Bet Everything on Assisted Living Real Estate in Kansas City | Ep 127
What makes high-level professionals walk away from corporate America and go all in on assisted living real estate? In this episode of the Assisted Living Investing (ALI) Podcast, our Brett sits down with two partners who did exactly that. They left stable careers, bet on assisted living, and are...
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Don’t Buy Land Until You Watch This (Costly Mistakes) | Ep 126
Losing money on land deals hurts — especially when it could’ve been avoided.In this video, I break down the exact land due diligence mistakes that cost me thousands… and the checklist we now use to avoid losing $20k–$40k before a project even startsIf you’re looking to build or invest in assisted...
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The Best Way to Build Wealth in Assisted Living (Avoid These Traps) | Ep 125
Most people get into assisted living the wrong way — and it costs them years of time, stress, and money.In this video, I break down every major path into assisted living real estate — buying existing facilities, renovating properties, and building new construction — and explain which strategies...
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From Software to Senior Care: The Shift No One Talks About | EP 124
Most people think assisted living is outdated, broken, and uninspiring. These founders saw something completely different. In this episode, two tech professionals share why they walked away from software and data centers to build high-quality assisted living mansions — and the mental unlock that...
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The One Brutal Move Every Successful Owner Makes | EP 123
If you feel like you're “bailing water” in your business or job, this video is your wake-up call. Brett breaks down the real path to success — not the beach, not the highlight reel — but the uncomfortable decisions that separate struggling operators from mansion-level owners.Inside, you’ll hear…
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From No Experience to Breaking Ground: How They Built an Assisted Living Mansion | Ep 122
What if two busy professionals — a physician and a business leader — could build their own luxury memory-care mansion from the ground up? In this episode, Nick & Chloe share how they went from zero experience to acquiring land, securing zoning, designing their mansion, and preparing to break…
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How “Normal People” Get $3–$9 Million Loans (This Is Wild…) | Ep 121
Yep… regular folks are building luxury assisted living mansions — not hedge funds or real estate giants. In this episode, we break down exactly how everyday people are landing $3–$9 million loans to build high-cash-flow senior living homes. 💥 Inside this episode: • What banks actually care about…
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24 House Flips vs 1 Assisted Living Mansion (The Truth About Profit) | Ep 120
If you’re flipping houses, wholesaling, or building rentals and you're feeling stuck, you’re not alone. I was flipping 20–24 houses a year… and still felt like I was on a hamster wheel of debt, risk, and stress.Then I shifted into assisted living mansions — and one property now produces more…
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Why We Made $500K/Year Even During COVID (and the Gov Shutdown) | Ep 119
When the economy shuts down, most businesses panic — but not this one. In this episode, we break down how Assisted Living Mansion keeps thriving through recessions, COVID, and even federal shutdowns. While other industries stall, this model keeps growing — built on stability, real need, and...
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Fed Rate Cuts Are Here:Here’s How to Add $7K/Month in Cash Flow from Your Assisted Living Investment | Ep 118
The Fed just cut rates — and this could mean serious upside for assisted living investors. In this episode, Brett Chotkevys breaks down how to turn lower borrowing costs into higher monthly returns and stronger long-term equity growth. You’ll learn how to add $7K+ in monthly cash flow to your...
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The Unfiltered Truth About Raising $1.1 Million for Assisted Living | Ep 117
Most people talk about raising money. Brett Chotkevys actually did it — $1.1 million in private money to fund an Assisted Living Mansion. In this episode, he shares the unfiltered truth about how it really works: the strategy, the setbacks, and the mindset that separates successful investors from...
About this show
Welcome to "Assisted Living Investing," the ultimate podcast dedicated to helping you thrive in the world of Assisted Living investments. Join your host, Brett Chotkevys, as he shares his expertise and insights into the lucrative realm of assisted living.
In each episode, Brett delves deep into the strategies, challenges, and opportunities of investing in Memory Care Mansions. Whether you're a seasoned investor or new to the industry, this podcast offers invaluable guidance and practical advice to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of senior care.
Brett unravels common myths surrounding assisted living investing, debunking misconceptions and shedding light on the realities of this thriving market. From understanding the financial considerations and operational intricacies to exploring different investment models and approaches, he provides actionable tips and real-life examples to empower you on your investment journey.
Discover the secret
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