In this episode of the RAL Room Assisted Living Podcast, Charlie Cameron sits down with Zach Rynders, co-founder of R2 Studios Architecture, a firm that has helped design over 200 assisted living home conversions. 🏡

Zach shares what makes a home a good candidate for conversion, common mistakes operators make, and how to navigate the design and licensing process.

Here’s what we cover:
✅ What makes a house work for assisted living conversions
✅ Key layout, bedroom, and square footage considerations
✅ Common renovation and licensing mistakes to avoid
✅ Why city regulations vary so much
✅ When to involve an architect in the process

👉 A must-listen for anyone planning to convert or renovate a home for residential assisted living.

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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.