Get your name out there with your purpose and what you are looking for. You never know what can happen. In our case, a single phone call to a hard-money lender launched Uncle Dave’s Housing .  Looking back now I see I was in fear of starting my own business. I was not a risk-taker but thank God my husband had no fears. When you want to be your own boss and go into business on your own, there are risks to be taken and you must face to your fears. I was fortunate to have my hu

HOW WE FOUND OUR FIRST GROUP HOME PROPERTY AND TURNED IT INTO A MILLION DOLLAR BUSINESS! Operating a group home can be a rewarding endeavor, but finding the right property to start one can be pretty challenging. Location is a critical factor, and in some states like California, the high cost of real estate can make it even more difficult. In my experience, it can be tough to purchase or even rent a property in today’s real estate market. THE STEPS WE TOOK I remember when Uncl

Watching a client succeed in opening a shared housing business is truly the most rewarding part of coaching. Recently, I had the privilege of witnessing Romeo launch his shared living home, www.truewayhouse.org , and it has been an incredible journey from the very beginning. Romeo signed up with me in October 2025, ready but understandably uncertain about where to start. Like many aspiring operators, he quickly realized that finding the right property would test both his pati