All Forum Posts by: Gloria Grotjan

 Hi Amanda,

I recently converted a mid-term rental into a Sober Living. I am the Owner/Operator. The home just opened and I have 2 residents in place. Biggest challenge is to network to build relationships with rehab facilities, detox centers, IOP/PHP clinics. I have a live in house manager that is also in recovery. House managers typically are offered free rent, but I am charging half until the house is filled. There are policy and procedures in place. House rules, meeting requirements, and chore's to mentions a few. 

Thanks Jared! My son is battling addiction which is where I discovered what a sober living home is. I wanted to open and operate my own to serve the need in my community to help bridge those gaps between families. I am in hopes he will join me in this venture.  

These can be difficult to finance just an FYI. I know for DSCR especially, lots of lenders don't like sober homes unless there's truly no medical services offered.

@Amanda Paugas I had one all set up until Covid hit and changed my plans.

I was partnering with Oxford House.  I think they operate in 36 states.

I would lease the house to them for an estimated but not guaranteed $x per room.   They apply their house rules to the guests so you aren't stuck trying to evict one that relapsed.   They can remove a guest in 2 hours if needed. 

They require meetings where the house chores and costs are divied up, a house mgr in charge, all that.   The guests pay Oxford, Oxford pays you.    Seemed like they had the process down.  

Hi!

My husband and I are interested in renting out a home to a local Sober Living company in CA. We would not be managing it, just renting it out. Does anyone have experience with that in CA when it comes to taxes, insurance, etc?

Also, do these companies typically furnish the home and pay all utilities? 

We already have contacts that we will be connecting with for further local information, but would love to hear of others successes. We think it could be a great strategy but also a wonderful way to help out the community as I know its a huge need! 

Thanks in advance!

Just joining BP but this is my area of expertise, we manage 50 properties (own 43 of those) for sober living specifically. Glad to help if I can. Shoot me a message