The RAL Room Assisted Living Podcast

In this episode, we’re joined by Mackey Hughes , senior loan officer at Live Oak Bank —one of the country’s top SBA lenders, and a true champion of residential assisted living operators. 💰🏡 Mackey brings a rare mix of legal, financial, and field expertise to the world of senior housing. As part of Live Oak’s dedicated senior housing team , he’s helped build a nationwide lending platform that’s p...

In today’s episode, we’re digging into one of the most misunderstood but powerful tools in real estate investing: Cost Segregation . And who better to guide us than Kim Lockridge , Executive VP of Engineered Tax Services and a pro who’s done thousands of studies—including many on assisted living homes. Kim breaks down:  ✅ What cost segregation really is  ✅ Why it’s a game-changer for RAL home ow...

Today’s episode is a must-listen for anyone making money—or planning to—in residential assisted living. 🏡💰 Charlie sits down with tax strategist and enrolled agent Brandyn Cox to break down how RAL investors and operators can maximize their profits and minimize their taxes. You’ll learn:  ✅ Why assisted living is a tax goldmine  ✅ How to structure your deals for depreciation and write-offs  ✅...

In today’s special episode, we’re bringing you an exclusive recording straight from the RAL Room Assisted Living Mastermind —featuring none other than Kimberly Rodriguez , founder of Action Over Words Consulting and a former state inspector. 🏡✅ With experience across 13 states and ownership of 14 care communities , Kimberly has walked the walk—and now she’s teaching you exactly what it takes to...

In today’s episode, we’re diving into what’s actually happening across the residential assisted living industry—and what it means for you as an investor or operator. 📈🏡 Alex and Charlie unpack:  ✅ The wild stat: seniors are locking in care spots 5–10 years in advance 😲  ✅ Why we’re facing a 1–2 million unit shortage—and how RALs are the solution  ✅ The shift away from big-box care to boutiqu...

Webinar RSVP: https://www.everwoodreserve.com/webinar/  Project Overview + Model My Returns:  https://www.everwoodreserve.com/model-my-returns/ In today’s episode, we’re joined by Aaron Ameen , a former concert industry exec who transformed his life—and his future—by pivoting from nightlife to real estate, and now into residential assisted living . 🏡🎶➡️📈 Aaron shares how he went from booking ar...

In today’s episode, we sit down with Claud Covaci , a former logistics exec turned residential assisted living owner, who went from running two homes in Washington to founding SynkWise , one of the most operator-focused tech platforms in the RAL space. 🏡💻 Claud didn’t just build software for the industry—he built it from inside it as a licensed provider, CNA, and caregiver. His story is one of h...

In today’s episode, we’re joined by Geoffrey Gane , a former D1 athlete turned private equity analyst, turned real estate investor—who has built one of the fastest-growing RAL portfolios we’ve seen . In just over a year, Jeffrey has gone from zero to 7 homes and 73 beds , with 5 more properties and 80 additional beds closing this month. 🏡🚀 His story is packed with lessons on faith, partnership,...

In today’s episode, we’re joined by Isabelle Guarino , a true pioneer in residential assisted living. Isabelle owns and operates three top-tier care homes in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area and is also an investor in over 50 RAL properties nationwide . For more than a decade, she’s been training others to succeed in this powerful space—educating thousands through her mission to do good and do well ....

In today’s episode, we’re joined by Vern Harris , a seasoned investor, broker, and entrepreneur who has completed over $100 million in assisted living deals , with more than 80 of them in the RAL space. 💼🏡 Vern’s journey began in 2015 after attending a 3-day RAL Academy course—and he hasn’t looked back since. From residential homes to big-box facilities , Vern has seen it all and built a powerfu...

In today’s episode, we’re joined by Latonia Boykins , a true force of nature whose inspiring story shows the transformational power of residential assisted living. 🙌🏡 From growing up facing countless challenges—including losing her mother at 16, becoming a mom at 19, and dropping out of college—Latonia built a thriving business that now owns and operates five RAL homes with 30 residents and over...

In today’s episode, we’re joined by Ben Dickey , a former Fortune 500 healthcare IT executive who made the leap into residential assisted living after a deeply personal family experience. 🏥➡️🏡 When Ben’s mother-in-law was diagnosed with early-onset dementia, he and his wife struggled to find quality care—and it opened their eyes to the need for more compassionate, home-like senior living options...

In this episode of the RAL Room Assisted Living Podcast , host Charlie Cameron sits down with powerhouse entrepreneur Stephanie Figueros , a former registered nurse who turned her side hustles into a full-blown real estate empire. Stephanie shares her incredible journey—from starting with short-term rentals, getting her real estate license, flipping homes, and building a virtual assistant agency—a...

In this special episode of the RAL Room Assisted Living Podcast , Dr. Alex Schloe shares about his personal journey of raising over $2 million from his community—including a $1 million raise in just 7 days —and the exact strategies he used to do it. If you're feeling stuck or fearful when it comes to raising capital for your assisted living ventures, this episode is packed with real talk, pra...

Today’s guest, Brian Fay , went from remodeling kitchens in Florida to owning nine senior living communities —and he’s not done yet. With two more properties in the pipeline and 1,000+ units in development , Brian is living proof that big things can happen when construction hustle meets real estate vision. 💥 In this episode, we dive into:  ✅ How Brian scaled from contractor to full-time investor...

In today’s episode, we’re joined by Keegan Schaub , a physical therapist turned real estate investor who took his short-term rental experience and launched into the world of assisted living— all while managing it remotely. 🏡📲 After riding the Airbnb wave in 2021–2022, Keegan pivoted when the numbers stopped making sense—and discovered the massive potential of residential assisted living . Now, h...

In this episode, we sit down with Serg Lupescu , a former ICU nurse who took a leap of faith into the residential assisted living industry—and now owns 17 facilities with 230 beds across Arizona! 🚀 We dive into:  ✅ How Serg discovered assisted living while working in the ICU  ✅ The challenges of starting with limited capital at just 22 years old ✅ His journey from small 10-bed homes to large-s...

In this episode, we sit down with Jon De Los Reyes , an engineer-turned-entrepreneur who is making waves in the residential assisted living space. Jon shares his journey from studying metallurgical failures to managing investment portfolios—and ultimately transitioning into the world of senior care. 🚀 We dive into:  ✅ His transition from corporate life to business ownership  ✅ The challenges an...

What if your own home could be an assisted living business? That’s exactly what Melissa & Tracy Hunt have done—running a licensed personal care home in Texas while homeschooling their three kids! 👏 In this episode, they share:  ✅ How they turned their family home into a thriving care business  ✅ The personal care home model and how it differs from traditional Assisted Living Facilities ✅ T...

In today’s episode, we sit down with Roystan Pais , a former physician from India who took an unexpected path into assisted living entrepreneurship . 🇮🇳➡️🇺🇸 With just $840 to his name , Roystan came to the U.S., earned an MBA , and climbed the ranks in senior living management —overseeing massive communities with 750+ residents . But he didn’t stop there… Now, he owns and operates a thriving 15-be...

In this episode of The RAL Room Assisted Living Podcast , host Charlie Cameron sits down with Christian Fisher , a residential assisted living operator in California, to discuss his inspiring transition from CNA to full-time residential assisted living facility administrator . What’s Inside This Episode? 🛏️ From Caregiver to Operator – Christian shares how his hands-on experience as a CNA in hospi...

The RALRoom Roundup: Industry Trends, Challenges & Wins In this special episode of The RALRoom Assisted Living Podcast , host Charlie Cameron and co-host Alex Schloe introduce a brand-new segment: The RALRoom Roundup ! This episode format will be a recurring deep dive into key industry trends, major news updates, and behind-the-scenes insights from the world of residential assisted living. Wha...

In this episode of The RAL Room Assisted Living Podcast , host Charlie Cameron sits down with Jane Rohde, a seasoned architect with 30 years of experience in the senior living industry. As the owner of JSR Associates Inc., Jane brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in designing residential assisted living spaces. Whether you're considering a renovation or starting from scratch, an archit...

 🎙️ New Podcast Episode Out Now! This week, Dr. Alex Schloe breaks down the two major models of residential assisted living— Lease to Operator (L2O) vs. Owning & Operating. 💡🏡 Whether you’re looking for passive income through real estate or ready to build a high-profit, hands-on business , this episode will help you decide the best path forward. 🚀 Key Takeaways: ✅ How L2O can create passiv...

In this episode of The RAL Room Assisted Living Podcast, host Charlie Cameron sits down with Todd Dexheimer, a seasoned real estate investor who transitioned from flipping houses to scaling a massive multifamily and assisted living portfolio. Todd shares his journey from being a high school shop teacher making $32,000 a year to owning and operating over 3,000 multifamily units and 376 assisted liv...