In this episode of the RAL Room Assisted Living Podcast, Dr. Alex sits down with James Contreras, a nurse practitioner turned residential assisted living operator with four homes in Los Angeles County. 🏡

James shares how his medical background, heart for seniors, and focus on relationships and referrals helped him scale successfully over time.

Here’s what we cover:
✅ Transitioning from healthcare provider to RAL operator
✅ Why relationship-building is the foundation of long-term success
✅ How referrals from families, hospitals, and SNFs drive occupancy
✅ Honest tours, setting expectations, and under-promising to over-deliver
✅ Creative strategies like seller financing to acquire and scale homes

👉 If you’re looking to grow occupancy, build trust in your community, and scale your RAL business the right way, this episode is a must-listen.

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Dr. Alex Schloe is a husband, father, multifaceted real estate investor, entrepreneur, and Air Force family medicine physician who helps physicians unlock financial freedom in the hospital and at home through real estate investing and entrepreneurship. As the host of the Physicians and Properties Podcast and co-host of The RAL Room Assisted Living Podcast, Alex shares actionable insights on building wealth, creating impact, and designing a life of purpose. Him and his partners have a goal to open 100 RAL homes by 2027.