Our Story
In 2005 after serving time in prison Uncle Dave was release with $200 gate fee money, a shoebox of his life possessions and a bus ticket. His family and friends had disowned him after learning about his life of crime. He had nowhere to go and worse he had no where to live. He was homeless. Fortunately, a Jewish treatment center let him stay with them. At this rehab he found the love of his life, Felicia Edelman. Felicia was at the rehab for her addiction to methamphetamines. She had taken them all through law school and could not stop using the drugs. She was sober three years when she met Uncle Dave in 2006.
Uncle Dave went to school to become a licensed drug and alcohol counselor and worked at Clearview Treatment Center in Culver City, CA and Tarzana Treatment Center and Detox in Los Angeles, CA. Felicia worked as a real estate attorney for a law firm in downtown LA. One day she had a client who had a bunch of guys living in the house she was losing to foreclosure. Due to the fact that she would not own the house for much longer yet was legally allowed to still collect rent, Felicia sent Uncle Dave to help her. He learned the group home business from this client.
Uncle Dave wants to help as many people as possible as he makes his living amends to society. He knew that with Felicia they could start a group home like this client. In 2010 the opportunity knocked on their door and a 4 unit apartment building with a single family home in front was being offered for lease. The property was located in South Los Angeles next to the projects of LA.
Uncle Dave’s Housing opened its doors in January 2010 with one house. Today the operate 8 different locations with 15 houses and over 200 beds. The beds are 97% full to capacity every night. They have helped over 35,000 people get back on their feet since 2010 by providing affordable housing in Los Angeles. Uncle Dave and Felicia are experienced and dedicated individuals who have witnessed a lot throughout their lives. With a strong desire to educate others, they established SOS Housing as a branch of Uncle Dave's Housing. While it can be challenging at times, especially with the potential for drama in a group home setting, owning a few properties with ample beds can lead to a profitable business venture. If desired, forming a nonprofit can provide a comfortable salary. Remember starting a business is not easy, no matter what business you are in. In the shared housing business, the best part is getting to be of service and helping others with the number one basic need of HOUSING. Every city, community and town needs more affordable housing. Why not jump in now and become part of the solution to the lack of affordable housing and make some money while you help others in your community?
Felicia and Uncle Dave have realized that shared housing is the future of the real estate market. Whether you want to open a shared home for seniors, youth coming out of the foster system, college students, Veterans or whomever, this is how you can help your community. Did we tell you that you can make a nice living from helping individuals and your community?
"Sharing our expertise with you is our top priority. We are here to provide you with honest, straightforward advice, and strategies that are tailored to help you achieve success in your business. Please feel free to ask us anything and we will do our best to help you in any way we can."
David Wohlman
Uncle Dave
Uncle Dave became homeless upon his discharge from prison in 2005. In a Jewish treatment facility, he encountered Felicia Edelman, an individual battling with an addiction to methamphetamine, with whom he fell in love. After earning his license as a drug and alcohol counselor, Uncle Dave gained employment at the Clearview and Tarzana Treatment Centers. Real estate attorney Felicia sent Uncle Dave to assist her client, who had suffered the loss of her home to foreclosure. The group home industry was imparted to him by this client. Uncle Dave and Felicia have come to the conclusion that shared accommodation represents the future of the real estate industry. By establishing shared housing for college students, veterans, seniors, or youth reintegrating from the foster care system, among others, you can contribute to the betterment of your community.
Our Mission
We believe that selecting the right Group Home Coaching Service is paramount to the financial success of your group home.SOS Housing believes in building relationships with our clients, and we view these relationships as partnerships. Our service is founded on the commitment, dedication and professionalism of our team. We strive to service our clients by adhering to our own standard of excellence. Our business philosophy is to partner with our clients to provide them with the highest quality of services by implementing practices of nothing less than excellence as a firm standard.
Felicia Edelman
Executive Director
Felicia Edelman is a Non-Profit Leader, Affordable Shared Housing Expert, and Real Estate Attorney with over 20 years of experience in affordable housing and advocating for the homeless. In this role, she has overseen the housing of thousands of different people all with a diverse background. are either part of the justice system, experiencing addiction issues, living on the streets, or so many other issues that often cause one to face a possible lack of housing. Felicia is a passionate advocate for so many people who need help from sober living, people involved with the justice system, those in recovery, and those with mental and physical conditions. She is now one of the leading consultants for real estate investors wanting to increase their profits by establishing group homes at their properties.
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