Building a group home from scratch can take months—or even years.

But what if there was a faster way?

In this episode of The Housing Dept. Podcast, Terence sits down with Anthony Lawson, a former Army veteran who started with one unlicensed veterans home and has since grown to 23 licensed group homes.

Instead of building every facility from the ground up, Anthony shares why he now focuses on acquiring existing licensed group homes and the systems he uses to scale faster.

If you're serious about growing a housing business, this episode offers a different perspective on expansion.

What you'll learn:

✅ How Anthony grew from one home to 23 licensed group homes

✅ Why buying existing facilities can be faster than starting from scratch

✅ Where to find licensed group homes for sale

✅ Creative financing and joint venture strategies

✅ What to look for before acquiring a facility

✅ How to evaluate profitability before making an offer

✅ The biggest differences between licensed and unlicensed group homes

✅ Why systems and leadership become essential as you scale

One of the biggest lessons from this episode:

Sometimes the fastest way to grow isn't by opening another home—it's by acquiring one that's already operating.

Whether you're just getting started or looking to expand, this episode will help you think differently about scaling a housing business.

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