
Lease to Operator vs. Owning and Operating Which Assisted Living Model Wins with Dr. Alex Schloe
02/11/25 • 20 min
🎙️ 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:
âś… How L2O can create passive cash flow with minimal management.
âś… Why owning & operating offers higher profits but requires hands-on work.
âś… The biggest challenges in RAL and how to overcome them.
âś… How to scale smart in the booming assisted living industry.
🛠️ Ready to take your first step into assisted living? 🤔🔥 Join our Assisted Living Mastermind – link in bio! 🚪💼
📩 DM us “Mastermind” to learn more!
🔄 Tag someone who needs to hear this episode and share it!
Connect with Dr. Alex Schloe:
Join the RAL Room Assisted Living Mastermind
Book a Free RAL Room Discovery Call With a Member
Passively Invest in Assisted Living
Get our Free 10-Step Guide to Buy Your First or Next RAL
Join our Free Facebook Community
Connect with Charlie
Instagram
Connect with Alex
Instagram
LinkedIn
🎙️ 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:
âś… How L2O can create passive cash flow with minimal management.
âś… Why owning & operating offers higher profits but requires hands-on work.
âś… The biggest challenges in RAL and how to overcome them.
âś… How to scale smart in the booming assisted living industry.
🛠️ Ready to take your first step into assisted living? 🤔🔥 Join our Assisted Living Mastermind – link in bio! 🚪💼
📩 DM us “Mastermind” to learn more!
🔄 Tag someone who needs to hear this episode and share it!
Connect with Dr. Alex Schloe:
Join the RAL Room Assisted Living Mastermind
Book a Free RAL Room Discovery Call With a Member
Passively Invest in Assisted Living
Get our Free 10-Step Guide to Buy Your First or Next RAL
Join our Free Facebook Community
Connect with Charlie
Instagram
Connect with Alex
Instagram
LinkedIn
Previous Episode

Raising Capital and Growing in Assisted Living with Todd Dexheimer
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 living beds across Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Todd dives deep into the key lessons he's learned from scaling his assisted living business, from overcoming staffing challenges to building a strong company culture and ensuring high occupancy rates. If you're looking for expert insights on real estate investing, senior housing, and raising capital, this episode is packed with actionable takeaways!
Key Topics:
- From Teacher to Investor: How Todd quit his job and started flipping houses before transitioning into multifamily and assisted living.
- First Assisted Living Deal: Why Todd initially ignored assisted living opportunities and what finally convinced him to take the leap.
- Lessons in Staffing & Culture: The #1 factor that makes or breaks an assisted living business and how to build a winning culture.
- Scaling to 376 Beds: The strategies Todd used to grow quickly, what he would do differently, and the biggest mistakes along the way.
- Filling Beds & Marketing Strategies: The key to keeping occupancy high, including working with hospitals, leveraging local connections, and community outreach.
- Raising Capital for Assisted Living: Why raising money isn’t about asking—it’s about offering an opportunity, and how Todd has successfully syndicated multiple deals.
Connect with Todd Dexheimer:
Join the RAL Room Assisted Living Mastermind
Book a Free RAL Room Discovery Call With a Member
Passively Invest in Assisted Living
Get our Free 10-Step Guide to Buy Your First or Next RAL
Join our Free Facebook Community
Connect with Charlie
Instagram
Connect with Alex
Instagram
LinkedIn
Next Episode

Designing for Care: Expert Insights on Creating Ideal Residential Assisted Living Spaces with Jane Rohde
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 architect designer like Jane is an invaluable resource in your journey. Tune into this insightful webinar, originally featured in the RAL Room Assisted Living Mastermind, the ultimate community for taking your assisted living business to the next level.
In this episode, Jane delves into the essential elements of designing the perfect RAL. She covers everything from acoustics and lighting to color contrast, environmental perception, thermal comfort, and the importance of outdoor spaces, offering expert guidance on creating spaces that truly support and enhance the lives of residents.
Key Topics:
- Regulatory Insights and Recent Wins: Discover how South Carolina’s recent regulatory changes impact the industry and why understanding your state’s regulations is crucial for success.
- Person-Centered Care and Supportive Environments: Jane shares how residential assisted living facilities are designed to prioritize individualized care, creating supportive environments that focus on each resident's unique needs.
- Designing for Comfort and Functionality: Learn Jane’s expert strategies for ensuring both comfort and safety in facility design. From color choices to furniture selection, she offers practical tips for creating stylish, functional spaces.
- Enhancing Mobility and Independence: Explore how thoughtful design can empower residents by maximizing mobility and encouraging independence, ensuring they feel confident and capable.
- Community Engagement and Inclusivity: Jane discusses the importance of creating inclusive environments that embrace a range of special needs populations, broadening the scope of who can benefit from residential assisted living.
Connect with Jane Rohde:
Join the RAL Room Assisted Living Mastermind
Book a Free RAL Room Discovery Call With a Member
Passively Invest in Assisted Living
Get our Free 10-Step Guide to Buy Your First or Next RAL
Join our Free Facebook Community
Connect with Charlie
Instagram
Connect with Alex
Instagram
LinkedIn
The RAL Room Assisted Living Podcast - Lease to Operator vs. Owning and Operating Which Assisted Living Model Wins with Dr. Alex Schloe
Transcript
Dr. Alex Schloe: Can you imagine making six figures off of one home? You can do that in residential assisted living, but you have to own the real estate, own the operations. You have to provide exceptional patient care in an incredible residential assisted living home. It's hard work, but it's worth it.
Welcome to the RAL Room Assisted Living Podcast with your hosts, Charlie Cameron and Alex Schlo. This is your go to show for cutting edge insights from industry leaders in
If you like this episode you’ll love
Episode Comments
Generate a badge
Get a badge for your website that links back to this episode
<a href="https://goodpods.com/podcasts/the-ral-room-assisted-living-podcast-607983/lease-to-operator-vs-owning-and-operating-which-assisted-living-model-84019366"> <img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/goodpods-images-bucket/badges/generic-badge-1.svg" alt="listen to lease to operator vs. owning and operating which assisted living model wins with dr. alex schloe on goodpods" style="width: 225px" /> </a>
Copy