Discover how a shocking experience with his grandfather's senior care transformed Brandon Schwab from industry skeptic to visionary CEO, revolutionizing senior living.

In this gripping episode, Brandon reveals how he built Shepard Premier, a boutique senior living company, from the ground up.

Learn how he acquired over $20 million in assets, raised another $20 million, and developed an innovative real estate debt fund offering investors 8-21% returns annually.

Brandon's journey from accidental entrepreneur to industry disruptor offers invaluable insights for investors and entrepreneurs alike, showcasing a lucrative niche in the booming senior care market.

Key Takeaways to listen for:

1. Personal experience led to industry disruption: Brandon Schwab's negative experience with traditional senior care facilities motivated him to create a boutique senior living model, demonstrating how identifying industry pain points can lead to innovative business opportunities.

2. Boutique senior living model: Shepard Premier operates homes with 10-20 residents, providing a more personalized care experience compared to large facilities, while still maintaining profitability and scalability.

3. Efficient property conversion: By converting large residential properties (5,000-10,000 sq ft) into senior living facilities, including garage conversions, the company maximizes space utilization and generates significant monthly revenue per property.

4. Evolving capital raising strategies: Brandon's approach to raising capital evolved from owner financing and individual deal structures to creating a real estate debt fund, offering investors 8-21% annual returns and simplifying the capital stack for future financing.

5. Market opportunity in senior care: With a projected shortage of 770,000 senior living units by 2030, Brandon highlights the growing demand and potential for investors in the boutique senior living sector, which has outperformed traditional real estate investments like apartment buildings.

About Tim Mai

Tim Mai is a real estate investor, fund manager, mentor, and founder of HERO Mastermind for REI coaches. He has helped many real estate investors and coaches become millionaires. Tim continues to help busy professionals earn income and build wealth through passive investing. He is also a creative marketer and promoter with incredible knowledge and experience, which he freely shares.

He has lifted himself from the aftermath of war, achieving technical expertise in computers, followed by investment success in real estate, management skills, and a lofty position among real estate educators and internet marketers. Tim is an industry leader who has acquired and exited well over $50 million worth of real estate and is currently an investor in over 2700 units of multifamily apartments.

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