All Forum Posts by: Charlie Cameron

Hey guys, I am opening a senior care home and I am choosing between independent living and assisted living. I was wondering if someone would be kind enough to share their balance sheet with me because I am trying to see if it makes sense to do it.

In addition, I have a partnership opportunity in which we have a pre inspected/renovated home that adheres to the assisted living regulations and the owner is looking for a partner that can provide the show money (will not be used) to the banks. The owner has one other facility that she is currently managing and her money is tied up on that one.

@Andy Wilson sorry, I forgot to mention the area: I am looking for a property in LA, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino counties.

 I have just started listening to "Physicians and Properties" by Dr. Alex Schloe (an active duty Air Force physician), and he has definitely turned me on to investing in residential assisted living! He has talked about some of the deals he and his partners have recently completed, and they sound like awesome opportunities. The combination that this niche offers first-class care to those that need it most and the potential for it to become profitable for many years to come definitely has me interested in learning more about opportunities investing in RAL.

We are renting in our current assignment, but we will PCS in about a year and a half. I am working over these next few months to learn as much as I can to develop systems in order to analyze the next market we will move to. I hope to invest in a SFR or small multi-family unit (i.e. house hack) at our next assignment to dip my toes into real estate investing. Eventually, my goal is to continue to use this knowledge to start investing in RAL too.

Hello everyone on BiggerPockets! I am excited to introduce myself as I continue to learn about the world of real estate investing. 

I am currently serving in the United States Air Force, so as a military member, I will be moving around during my career. I am looking to learn and grow from different perspectives in the real estate investing space. As I continue to gain more knowledge, I am intrigued by the opportunities that real estate investing can afford while on active duty. 

Experience: Beginner in real estate investing
Goals: My primary goal is to learn more about real estate investing opportunities. I desire to connect with individuals who have had experience investing in real estate while serving in the military on active duty. At this stage, I am interested in house hacking, short-term rentals, and residential assisted living (though I hope to continue to learn more about other opportunities as well).

I appreciate this community and the opportunity to learn from others. I am excited to get to know other investors, as I continue to grow in my knowledge and skills in real estate investing.

Look to learn, and hopefully implement converting my duplex into an assisted living center. Any advice or direction on how to go about this in Wisconsin would be greatly appreciated.

Hi everyone, I’m curious—how many of you are actively closing real estate deals right now? Are you finding the funding process smooth, or do you run into challenges?

I’ve been involved in lending for a while and know that financing can sometimes be a bottleneck. If you’re looking for creative ways to fund your deals or need help closing, I’d love to hear your thoughts or experiences.

Let’s discuss!

Hi everyone.

I broker money for investment properties and also own an assisted living facility, a business I’m deeply passionate about. I believe in the importance of creating and maintaining spaces where people can receive the care they deserve.

Right now, I’m looking for a lender who is willing to provide financing for assisted living facilities. My current lender cannot approve such, and I want to help other business owners in this field secure the funding they need to improve or expand their facilities.

If you know of any lenders specializing in this type of financing or have connections in the industry, I’d love to hear from you! Let’s work together to create opportunities for assisted living facility owners.

As a former CPA and attorney who managed a distressed property investment fund, I've analyzed countless real estate opportunities. Today, I want to share why I've pivoted to developing container home senior communities and the investment analysis behind this decision.

Background: Running a distressed property fund taught me to identify undervalued opportunities and market inefficiencies. After exiting that business, I began exploring innovative solutions to the growing senior housing crisis. This led me to container home development.

Key Market Factors:

1. Senior housing demand is outpacing supply
2. Traditional construction costs are skyrocketing
3. Fixed-income seniors need affordable options
4. Sustainability is becoming a critical factor

The Container Home Advantage:

• 20-40% lower construction costs
• Significantly faster build time
• Durable steel construction
• Highly customizable
• Lower maintenance costs
• Sustainable/recyclable materials

I've already completed one container home conversion and several studio/guest houses. The insights gained from these projects have validated our initial assumptions about cost savings and construction efficiency.

Future Vision: We're now developing a complete senior community model that combines:

• Affordable container homes
• Community-focused design
• Sustainable practices
• Scalable business model

Investment Perspective: From my fund management experience, I see three key advantages:

1. Lower capital requirements than traditional development
2. Faster time to market
3. Multiple revenue streams (sales, community fees, services)

I'm sharing this to start a discussion and get feedback from the BP community.

Questions for discussion:

• What challenges do you see in this model?
• Has anyone else explored container homes for senior living?
• What factors would you consider before investing in this type of project?

Looking forward to your insights and questions.