How to Partner With Investors to Start Your First Group Home
Tue Feb 03 2026
How do I start a group home if I don’t have any money to buy a house?
This is one of the most common questions we get—and in this episode, we put that question to bed.
You don’t need a loan.You don’t need a grant.You don’t need a lot of money.
In fact, if you follow the steps shared in this episode, you may not need any money upfront at all.
Don’t take our word for it. In this episode of the Group Home Riches Podcast, we interview Ben Dreiser—real estate investor, general contractor, and mobile home park owner—to explain why investors are actively looking for people like you to partner with.
If you want investors to chase you instead of the other way around , this episode breaks down exactly how to do it—even if you’re brand new, have no property, and no track record.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
The #1 thing investors look for before funding a group home
How to build a referral pipeline that attracts consistent investor interest
Why group homes are a true no-brainer investment for cash flow and community impact
How to position yourself as the obvious partner for funding opportunities
Common mistakes that make investors walk away
We also cover startup costs, income potential, real estate partnerships, and how to scale a profitable group home business without huge upfront expenses.
Guest Spotlight:Ben Dreiser transitioned from affordable housing projects into the group home and residential assisted living space. Today, he considers it one of the smartest and most impactful investment models when done right.
Connect with Ben: ben@hopefirsthousing.com
Get the FREE 5-Part Group Home Training here
Join our private group home community here
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How do I start a group home if I don’t have any money to buy a house? This is one of the most common questions we get—and in this episode, we put that question to bed. You don’t need a loan.You don’t need a grant.You don’t need a lot of money. In fact, if you follow the steps shared in this episode, you may not need any money upfront at all. Don’t take our word for it. In this episode of the Group Home Riches Podcast, we interview Ben Dreiser—real estate investor, general contractor, and mobile home park owner—to explain why investors are actively looking for people like you to partner with. If you want investors to chase you instead of the other way around , this episode breaks down exactly how to do it—even if you’re brand new, have no property, and no track record. In this episode, you’ll learn: The #1 thing investors look for before funding a group home How to build a referral pipeline that attracts consistent investor interest Why group homes are a true no-brainer investment for cash flow and community impact How to position yourself as the obvious partner for funding opportunities Common mistakes that make investors walk away We also cover startup costs, income potential, real estate partnerships, and how to scale a profitable group home business without huge upfront expenses. Guest Spotlight:Ben Dreiser transitioned from affordable housing projects into the group home and residential assisted living space. Today, he considers it one of the smartest and most impactful investment models when done right. Connect with Ben: ben@hopefirsthousing.com Get the FREE 5-Part Group Home Training here Join our private group home community here