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If a willing participant could take some photos of a property in Forsyth, GA, I would greatly appreciate it!

@Romi Gaddy Anytime!

Hello @Romi Gaddy. I have experience with residential assisted living facilities (RAL)in Georgia. It is my understanding that you are wanting to convert a residential home (3b, 1.5ba) into a RAL? If so, the first thing you would want to do is ensure the home is zoned properly. In Georgia, each county and city can have their own rules and regulations for the number of residents allowed in the home. It would be prudent to check if Baltimore follows the same model. If you make significant modifications to the home, you are going to want to be sure the city allows this. If you have any other questions, please let me know. Thank you! 

@Kevin Lefeuvre I have experience doing these types of leases as both an operator and a landlord. To answer your questions: 

- We have used commercial lease agreements 

- Zoning can be a very big problem depending on the location and type of home. I am in Georgia, and the requirements for an existing home to be a personal care home can vary county by county and even more narrow than that. For example, there was an area we wanted to open a facility in, but the home was within "city limits", which meant the guidelines required a petition for the home to be licensed for more than 3 residents. 

- General Commercial Liability Insurance

- The largest downside is that it could take some time to find a replacement tenant, mileage will vary on location, facility, etc. Specialty modifications might need to be made like the installation of a sprinkler system and/or wheelchair accessible entryways and ramps. 

Let me know if there are any other questions!

I have experience operating and leasing personal care / assisted living facilities. I'll send you a PM. 

Hello! I'm interested in the Henry County, GA area. I'd love to connect with individuals who are either wholesaling or interested in working together. Thanks!