The need for senior living is obvious and growing.Your 10–20 resident home model really interests me.

I've generally seen 1-4 and then 5+ so curious as to what was driving the 1-5 and how the model handles the different mortgage types in its evaluation?

Welcome, Ryan It’s great to see someone combining insurance expertise with real estate investing having proper protection is often overlooked but can make or break a deal.

Over the past year I’ve had the chance to help several PadSplit hosts purchase homes, which gave me a close look at how this model is starting to take shape here in Arizona.In Phoenix, I’m seeing steady growth and more interest in PadSplit.

They look a little different from traditional rentals: higher occupancy, often leased by an operator, and sometimes connected to certification programs or nonprofits.From what I’ve seen, the demand is strong, but the model comes with unique considerations: zoning, compliance, community relations, and specialized tenant management.I’m curious: Has anyone here explored sober living as part of their investing strategy? 

A good way to get started is by networking with local REI meetups in your area, or even volunteering to walk properties with experienced investors so you can learn the numbers side while contributing your expertise on the renovation side.

They will move on to someone else who can meet their needs faster.You might be the most experienced agent in your market, but if you don’t treat every call, text, and email with urgency, your expertise won’t matter.Responsiveness Builds Trust in Lead GenerationTrust is the currency of modern business, and trust begins with responsiveness.

Looking forward to learning from your expertise and connecting!

Additionally, we are texting as our primary deal source, so this reduces the need to have dozens of cold calling VAs on staff, which makes day-to-day management easier.Why This Model Works in 2025The biggest mistake many wholesalers make today is holding onto outdated models—bloated VA teams, reliance on cold calling that has a long conversion cycle, or chasing saturated markets. 

Memphis is a great market for what you’re looking to do, plenty of properties that fit the BRRRR model if you know where to look.