Learn the Step-by-Step
Roadmap to Start Your First
Residential Assisted
Living Facility

No. You do not need a healthcare background or previous assisted living experience to attend. The ALF Accelerator is designed to walk you through the process step-by-step, from understanding the business model and finding the right property to licensing, staffing, operations, and attracting residents.

No. In fact, we recommend learning what makes a property suitable for assisted living before you buy one. During the workshop, we'll discuss important factors to consider when evaluating properties, including location, zoning, layout, renovation requirements, and licensing considerations.

The amount varies significantly depending on your market, property, financing strategy, renovation requirements, facility size, and business model. During the workshop, we'll help you understand the major startup costs and show you how to build a realistic budget for your ALF.

Absolutely. This event is especially valuable if you're still in the research or planning stage. Learning the process before purchasing a property or making major financial commitments can help you avoid costly mistakes and create a clearer roadmap for moving forward.

No. We have worked with entrepreneurs from across the country. While assisted living regulations, zoning requirements, and licensing processes vary by state and city, the workshop teaches the core strategies and framework for planning and launching a residential assisted living business. You'll also learn how to research the specific requirements in your market.

Yes. We encourage spouses and business partners to attend together when possible. Building an ALF involves important financial, real estate, operational, and lifestyle decisions, so having your partner understand the process can be extremely valuable. Each attendee must have a valid ticket unless your ticket package specifically includes an additional guest.

Come prepared to learn and take action. We'll break down the ALF startup process step-by-step, including the business model, funding, property selection, zoning, licensing, renovations, staffing, operations, marketing, and strategies for attracting residents.

You'll also have opportunities to ask questions, connect with other aspiring ALF owners, and begin developing your own roadmap for moving forward.

Yes, a virtual tour. As part of the ALF Accelerator experience, you'll have the opportunity to see an assisted living facility in person and connect what you've learned in the classroom to a real-world environment. You'll be able to see firsthand how a residential property can be transformed and operated as an assisted living facility.

The event will be held in the Dallas, Texas area. After registering, you'll receive event details, including the venue location and recommended nearby accommodations.

If you're traveling from out of town, we recommend arriving the day before the event so you're ready to start on time.

Once your registration is complete, you'll receive a confirmation with important information about the event and your next steps.

As the event approaches, we'll send you additional details about the venue, schedule, what to bring, and how to prepare so you can get the most out of your 3-day ALF Accelerator experience.