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Opening a Sober Living Facility
Hey BP, I'm a local broker and investor. We found an opportunity to purchase a huge SFR with two kitchens located next to a commercial zone which was previously used as a sober living facility. With a few tweaks to the management structure, and with new leadership, I figure we can greatly increase the revenue. I've lost friends and family to substance abuse so it seemed like an opportunity to do some good and make money in the process.
I negotiated a sweet deal, and was prepared to buy it myself, but a few of my clients expressed interest and I ended up helping two of them form a partnership. So here we are, halfway through escrow period, and I'm very excited to watch this project come to fruition.
Anyone on this platform invest in SL? As long as there is no "healthcare" being provided (medicine, baths, etc) then it's not regulated by the department of health. The City is willing to look the other way as long as your contract is written a certain way. I think I have all of my ducks in a row but I want to hear from other investors who are interested in this model.
Any tips? Horror stories? Wins?
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Kings all day! Light the beam! Sacramento is decidedly NOT the land of GSW!
Helped my clients partner up and close on the property, then signed a net lease with a SL operator. Worked out nicely for all involved.