Rental Property Investor · Stroudsburg, PA · Member since 2018 · 11 posts · 2 votes
Can you guys help me I like to turn my property into a halfway house for ex convicts to rehabilitate as they transition into the workplace. Can someone share their experience? What’s the name of the agency and where would I start? I’m open to any suggestions. Thank you
San Marcos, TX · Member since 2018 · 42 posts · 17 votes
7y
Hey Martin,
I would reccomend reaching out to an organization called Oxford House. I am familiar with them in the Austin area. They are democratically run by the people staying in the house and most cities have a chapter. They are a non profit organization. They run themselves so you would not have to be involved with the comings and goings of each person staying the. I have had the same idea in the past and if I was going to go that route it would definitely be through Oxford. Good Luck!
Aside from the above recommendations, make sure that you're in an area with access to public transportation and shopping amenities.
I know someone in my PA area who was doing a similar thing for women, but it was in a semi-rural area! Good intentions, but not well thought out. They bought the house, got it all ready only to find it wasn't viable as a halfway house. No public transport, nearest grocery 10 miles away. The folks you're trying to help won't have cars. Good luck!
Rental Property Investor · Stroudsburg, PA · Member since 2018 · 11 posts · 2 votes
7y
@Michelle Shriver thank you Michelle my property is near the steam town mall in Scranton walking distance to all shopping and public transportation. I will look into it tomorrow morning.
San Marcos, TX · Member since 2018 · 42 posts · 17 votes
7y
Hey Martin,
I would reccomend reaching out to an organization called Oxford House. I am familiar with them in the Austin area. They are democratically run by the people staying in the house and most cities have a chapter. They are a non profit organization. They run themselves so you would not have to be involved with the comings and goings of each person staying the. I have had the same idea in the past and if I was going to go that route it would definitely be through Oxford. Good Luck!
Rental Property Investor · Malvern, PA · Member since 2016 · 1k+ posts · 935 votes
7y
Turning your property into a recovery/halfway house is more than just the property. It is a business that usually requires licensing, staffing, etc. You could lease your property to a business that does this, but need to consider who/how it will operate in addition to zoning, parking, security, etc. For sure, your neighbors will hate you if your property is in a typical suburban environment.
Talk with your township to get some good guidance on what your current zoning allows and how to start. Opiod recovery is huge right now.