@Danita Alexander Got you — that makes sense, and I like that you’re thinking ahead about how funding would work. When it comes to funding something like a duplex or multi-family property for assisted living, it’s usually structured through a mix — not just one source. Typically it can look like: • leveraged personal or business funding (like lines of credit) • layering capital to cover acquisition, renovations, and setup • and making sure you still have operating capital once everything is up and running The key isn’t just getting the money — it’s structuring it in a way that actually supports the business long-term. Since you already have numbers in mind, that’s a strong starting point — because now it becomes about matching the right funding strategy to what you’re trying to build. If you want, we can walk through your numbers and map out what that could realistically look like for you.

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Hey @Danita Alexander First off, welcome — and I love the energy you’re coming in with. You’ve already done what most people never even get around to doing, so seriously, shoutout to you for that! 👏🏽 I do want to call one thing out though, just so you don’t get stuck… A lot of people in the nonprofit space rely heavily on grants and donations, but the truth is — those are not always predictable or fast-moving. That’s where a lot of transitional living homes end up delayed or underfunded. Even as a 501(c)(3), you can still position yourself to access funding outside of just grants — things like business credit, strategic funding, and capital stacking so you actually have money available before waiting on approvals. That’s actually where I come in — I help operators get financially positioned so they’re not depending on one source. You’ve already built the foundation (EIN, website, paperwork), which is perfect. The next step is making sure you’re fundable and have capital lined up to move when opportunities come. Out of curiosity — what stage are you at right now? • Still in planning • Secured a property-I think you said your here • Secured property and already operating I can point you in the right direction based on that. You’re definitely in a good spot — now it’s just about structuring this the right way so you don’t hit unnecessary delays.

You are very welcome! What you’re building is powerful, and the fact that you’re already taking steps and exploring properties shows you’re serious. That matters. That said, this is the part where most people unintentionally slow themselves down… Looking at properties before having a clear capital strategy in place can create frustration, because you end up finding opportunities you’re not fully positioned to move on yet. The good news is — you’re still early enough to fix that. Right now, the focus should be on getting you financially positioned and fundable first, so when the right property comes up, you’re not wondering where the money will come from — you already have a plan in place. That includes things like: • Understanding what lenders will actually look for in your profile • Structuring your personal and/or business credit the right way • Identifying realistic funding paths (grants, capital, blended options) • Building a strategy that supports your long-term vision, not just the first deal Once that foundation is set, everything else starts to move a lot smoother. I’d be happy to point you in the right direction or walk you through what that could look like for your situation, let’s set up a call.