Addressing The DOUBTS & MISCONCEPTIONS of Residential Assisted Living

[@JavyVidana]

Fighting the negativity with positivity! Great video Serg!

[@serg_lupescu]

Always man. Kill them with kindness!

[@lockerzcom1]

Thank you Serg for this video. I’m getting in the industry and never did I ever wake up and say it will be an easy task. Things don’t get easier, YOU just get better!

[@serg_lupescu]

Nathaniel Dohotariu you’re welcome! That’s exactly right man!

[@dexbayani4857]

Amen to that!

[@chanaduncan2046]

I believe this individual is trying to discourage others from starting the business. This individual probably has a business and don’t want the competition. You counteracted his negativity with positivity and truth! Thank you. And you have to do this because you enjoy giving your life to help individuals as well as to be profitable and there are risks we have to take to be successful! Thank you

[@serg_lupescu]

Yeah, there are people out there like that. It’s my pleasure. All the glory to God. Risk is inevitable and part of it. There’s no reward without the risk factor.

[@Only1Dreday]

I Thank God I found this page and for you and your willingness to share all this information! It has been my desire to open up a RAL and Air B and B's. It's nice to have a resource for information, direction and motivation. Continued growth and success!

[@serg_lupescu]

That means the world to me! Thank you for supporting the channel, and I am so honored to have you here! :) I pray that God uses the channel to guide you and help you achieve your dreams!

[@cassandramartinez5019]

I agree on the competitors part. As long as you are friendly and have a welcoming home sets you apart and makes you unique. I've witnessed ARF's with small beds, no decorations.. etc I made sure to make our facility warm and welcoming with big beds and cute house decor and activities for future residents.

[@serg_lupescu]

That’s exactly right.

[@getstryker]

Excellent video! Head-on rebuttals to exaggerated claims & misleading statements submitted by an obvious troll. Your responses were accurate, based on your own experience & buttressed by the rebuttals posted by Mr. Owens. Overall - very well done!

[@serg_lupescu]

Thank you sir!

[@highspeedmom2012]

Thanks Serg!!! Well done!!! 👏👏👏👏👍👍👍

[@serg_lupescu]

You’re so welcome! 😊 I appreciate that so much!

[@hflorexil]

Serg, I am so proud of you brother. I am in the process of buying a property that’s about 90% ready to be turned into an ALF. So I have looking for videos to watch to learn more about the whole ALF and was getting disappointed until I came across one of your videos. Now your videos are the only ones I watch. So thank you so much

[@serg_lupescu]

I appreciate the support and love! Thank you. 🙏🏼

[@davidharrison1502]

Serg, thanks for the excellent advice and integrity for you to go through the response step-by-step.

[@serg_lupescu]

My pleasure David! Thank you for your help.

[@robert_iacob]

Great video explaining this. Also I’m loving the new setup bro.. looks so good!!

[@serg_lupescu]

Thanks homie! 🙌🏼😊

[@rawwill4287]

Great info. Ive just opened an alf in dallas tx..the highest conversion expense I've had thus far was a 11 thousand dollar ada shower

[@serg_lupescu]

Thank you! Yeah, the highest cost is usually that or sprinkler system.

[@GaiaCaneCorso]

This is awesome. Your information is accurate and thanks for pitting tme and effort to this.

[@serg_lupescu]

Of course! God bless you and thank you for the support!

[@DCF699]

How do you manipulate the zoning laws to get around the R1 zone ordinance

[@serg_lupescu]

You don't manipulate anything. You present your case before the zoning board and make sure you have a good business plan, and they'll most likely approve you.

[@DCF699]

Pretty straight forward and simple. Thank you, I just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing anything.

[@farmerdre1]

Grinding everyday!!!

[@serg_lupescu]

Farmer Dre yes sir!

[@highspeedmom2012]

You have a very bright future in your social media endeavours!!! I like the brighter setup!!

[@serg_lupescu]

That means so much to me!

[@stephanieponce859]

Set thank you for your helpful videos

[@serg_lupescu]

You’re welcome!

[@dexbayani4857]

Thank you Serg, you look good clean up.:-)

[@RJones-hp6ym]

I have a $800,000 upscale home 5bd. 3bath home 2 story that is paid off. My taxes are only $3800. Per year. Plus insurance. Anyway I ran some numbers for 8 residents @ $3600.00ea. Still does not pay for 24hr care with 2 caregivers and a facility manager. Where does repair person fit in. How about transportation to doctors visits? Numbers not adding up.

[@serg_lupescu]

You may have to increase the amount of capacity in your home and charge more per resident for the numbers to make sense. If you can’t do either of those, you may be better off starting in the a different home or location.

[@RJones-hp6ym]

Are Fire sprinkler/ suppression needed in these kind of Residential homes?

[@serg_lupescu]

Depends on the fire code with your city ordinance. Also, it’ll depend on how many beds you plan to license for.

[@petralandafamily3665]

If I lease a home I need to have it leased before I get the license so for 6 months that property would be empty or do I sublease it?

[@serg_lupescu]

Well, you would want to make sure that you have enough capital to last you during that period. That is something a lot people don't factor in.

[@brandongustafson7154]

Awesome video! Thanks for addressing these issues, very well done! Also, loving the new setup. Keep growing the channel!

[@serg_lupescu]

Thank you so much! Means a lot, and I’m happy you enjoyed the content. Also, thank you for the compliment on the set up! :) I’ll keep the videos coming!

[@VideoGrabBag]

It was almost like he was trolling, his points were so exaggerated. Trollers like to frustrate their targets. It worked, but you had great responses.

[@serg_lupescu]

VideoGrabBag Yeah he was. It happens, and giving reassurance to the people who were affected by it was the goal :)

[@rodatriplett3296]

I rent how can i get started

[@pbalistreri2007]

I just opened my Assisted living home in SanTan Az. love the video! Instant subscriber!

[@serg_lupescu]

Congrats!

[@lilinerobert4871]

Peter Balistreri how is the clientele in San tan? Since it’s further away from the bigger cities

[@CrystalObomese]

I am so glad I came across your context! I love that your focus is on proper care for the residents and I think this is the right niche for me. May I ask the average start up cost for this business? I'm thinking of starting small at 5 beds. Thank you for your time.

[@serg_lupescu]

I’m glad to have you here! I appreciate your feedback. Yeah, I’ve actually made a video about it. I’ll link it down below for you to check out: How Much Money You Need For An Assisted Living Business Startup (2019) kzbin.info/www/bejne/apzcnGOufJhghMU

[@arizonasunsetassistedlivin6771]

Nice Serg. Glad you got some mileage out of this thread. Some seemed to be discouraged by it. My intent wasn't scare people but to consider the worst case. Some of his content was over the top fear mongering. I tried to respond to questions with our experience which was not near as expensive or difficult as he made it out to be.

[@serg_lupescu]

Yeah. It was good that you shared it. So thank you for that! A lot of it was exaggerated, so instead of commenting to everything I thought might as well make a video about it.

[@arizonasunsetassistedlivin6771]

And thanks for the shout out -Justin Owens

[@yasminearl8829]

I saw this comment when it was posted. I don't think it should of been posted on the page because it did discourage some. But it was very informational.

[@serg_lupescu]

It was discouraging and I am happy that I was able to address it.

[@xyber6]

Hey Serg, would you think the cost of starting now in 2021 have a difference in your opinion? How does the renting thing work out if the landlord wont let you renew your lease?

[@serg_lupescu]

Hey, not much different. Possibly the cost of real estate is going to be more expensive unless you decide to rent. In most cases, you can have in the lease agreement that they have to let you know a year or 2 prior that they’re not going to renew the lease. It’s very unlikely that you will get a landlord who won’t renew the lease because operators make great tenants.

[@Maryam1.]

What is zoning that will take long time you said ?

[@cher0073]

Hi Serg, I am trying to start an assisted living facility, however I want to purchase a house. I recently came across a house that is being sold that is currently being used as a 6 bed assisted living facility. How can I find out some information on the business. I called the number but they refer me back to my agent. Can you tell anything useful. thanks

[@serg_lupescu]

Where are you located? You can usually find out more about the business from the government branch that regulates assisted living homes in your area.

[@XavierIsraelMatamoros]

There is a DEARTH of residential assisted living homes in the Kansas City Metro. Not much competition. Maybe that is true for Phoenix.

[@serg_lupescu]

Well, in that case. That could be a good thing and a bad thing. There may be a demand that no one has really tapped into or there isn't enough demand so therefore it's a risk to do it.

[@ericahandon7366]

I can't join Facebook group what am I doing wrong

[@serg_lupescu]

Erica so sorry! The Facebook group is only for students now that are part of the academy. You’re not doing anything wrong.

[@lisaalward6832]

Liability is the cheapest part of business. Employees are the hardest part of any business. But it’s durable.

[@serg_lupescu]

You're right. Liability is only a component of this business but staffing is the backbone of this business and finding that staff is critical in running a successful business.

[@nathanromain8821]

Cool

[@serg_lupescu]

✊🏼

[@melongstrike]

That post was definitely all over the place. Maybe more than anything he was referring to a custom build with the astronomical costs and a higher lvl of care and acuity residents. Not sure. On another note though when you get into this business put your residents 1st. You should not operate at a loss but put people over profit otherwise WRONG BUSINESS

[@serg_lupescu]

It was. Regardless, I just needed to debunk a lot of those concerns. That’s exactly right. Money will follow when you do the right thing by your residents and their families.

[@RJones-hp6ym]

Should not be about competition. These are people in need..sad to hear about it being called competition.

[@RJones-hp6ym]

Apparently the $15.00 minimum wage is not going to affect this business. Thats good. What is going rate to pay care giver?

[@serg_lupescu]

It’ll depend on your states minimum wage. It can vary between $12-15/hour.

[@heathermarriott4068]

That list looked like all of his fears and reasons he has given himself NOT to do this business. FEAR. It can disable you, or motivate you.

[@serg_lupescu]

Absolutely!

[@HeyMsVal]

When I read it I thought hmmm.....he is exaggerating. I can't be that bad unless he's not that good. 😉😉😉

[@serg_lupescu]

Yeah! Lol

[@britt3x478]

He most be talking aboct a nursing home facility not a care home lol

[@serg_lupescu]

Lol

[@geseniagonzales8477]

English please.

[@corinatello]

I can believe you have the patience to answer to this nonsense, clearly he has not done any research on anything.

[@deebarker3900]

I just want to know. Do you have a girl friend?

[@serg_lupescu]

I do. She’s great and I am truly blessed to have her. 🙏🏼

[@JoseRamos-wm8pc]

Serg, thank you so much for all the info you've given. I've been watching your videos for 3 weeks now and I have gained a lot of knowledge about the industry that I'm planning to get into. I totally agree that it's not always about the money. I do, however, have many questions to ask so how can I message you directly? Perhaps I can just follow you on IG or FB & see how I can get in touch with you. Thx again for what you do & for helping us out. Really do appreciate you!

[@serg_lupescu]

It's my pleasure! I do appreciate the kinds words and the support. Yes, you can book a 1-on-1 call with me here: calendly.com/legionassistedliving/30 and you could also book a full day of mentorship with me here: calendly.com/legionassistedliving/in-person