Open your Group Home in 30- 90 Days
No Downpayment, Certification, or License Needed
The Real First Steps to Starting Your Group Home Business
Free guide + 5-part course
What’s inside
- Licensing & legal: what you actually need
- Our model vs. alternatives
- Basic systems: how this business runs
- The first steps: what to actually do
- What to expect in the first 90 days
All 5 lessons, sent to your inbox.
- Over 2,000 members in the Skool community
- Since 2013 teaching group homes in public
- 18.7K subscribers on YouTube
- 99 episodes of the podcast
Where are you starting from?
Pick the one that sounds like you. Each shows your next step.
I have less than $2,000 to start
The first step doesn't need a house. You start by finding the programs that place residents.
Start the free courseI have a house, or I can lease one
The Gold Course shows how referral sources place residents in your rooms.
See the Gold Course for $199I want to house veterans, people in recovery or re-entry
Find the programs that place them in your area.
Start the free course
Here is How it Works
Group Home Riches specializes in providing the tools, resources, and training to start your group home and maximize your income.
To start your group home, transitional home, veteran housing, or any flavor of group housing; Follow our step-by-step process to get started:
Step 1 is free, with no card needed.
3 stepsFrom free sign-up to enrolled
Free Sign-up (start here)
Begin your journey by enrolling in our complimentary 5-part course. We provide the essential resources at no charge to jumpstart your journey as a group home owner right away!
Schedule a Call
Schedule a call with us and share your questions during a quick 15-20 minute conversation. Your education plan is tailored specifically to meet your needs and fit your budget.
Book a free 15-minute callGet Enrolled
Pick the program that fits you: the Gold Course, 1-on-1 coaching, or the Skool community with over 2,000 members.
Who your house can serve
Each group has programs that place residents with you, and often pay their rent.
Veterans
Referred by
VA offices and veterans housing programs
People in recovery
Referred by
Treatment centers and recovery programs
People coming home from prison
Referred by
Parole officers and re-entry programs
Adults with disabilities
Referred by
Caseworkers and disability services
Start with one group in one area, then grow from there.
Why Start a Group Home?
- Do you want to earn increased financial benefits?
- Would you like to help any of your friends, family, community, or someone in need while increasing your future earnings?
- Are you interested in Navigating Group Home Ownership with Minimal headache and Maximum Profits?
A group home gives people who need a stable place to live, such as veterans, people in recovery, people coming home from prison and adults with disabilities, a safe house with clear rules. You provide the housing. Their own programs and caseworkers provide any care they need.
The rent can come from more than one source, such as:
- Government funding programs like SSDI and SSI.
- Residents who pay their own rent.
- Programs and nonprofits that pay rent for the people they place.
A group home is a housing business: it can earn well while giving people a stable place to live.
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What our members are saying.
We have taught thousands of people just like you across every state since 2013, and our private community is ready to help you along the way
- Over 2,000 members in the Skool community
- Since 2013 teaching group homes in public
- 18.7 thousand subscribers on YouTube18.7K subscribers
- 99 episodes of the podcast
Counts as of 21 October 2026.
“I flew into South Carolina and that Wednesday morning we were cleaning the house and by Friday I had furniture in the house.”
Tasha McCrayRetired registered nurse. First home in South Carolina, 7 beds.
“That’s where I’m at here today, on my fifth property just being finished with the rehab.”
Eric, Bay Area, CAKept his full-time tech job.
“The other day when I went in and I was depositing money and opening a business account, it’s like this is changing our life.”
Jose, OhioFull-time sales job. Three homes bought in his first months.
Hear Jose’s interview, 1 hr
“Livelikemike Homes officially opened our doors to group home number 6!”
Megan GilesLive Like Mike Homes. Community win, June 2024.
“It was so step one, step two, step three, this is what you have to do. It was just so easy to follow.”
MichaelFirst group home open, 4 to 5 residents.
- Community win, Nov 2024
“We closed on our 10th property last week. This property is 9 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms.”
Saeed Mohammed10th property in his first year.
Referrals before a lease
This is the order our students follow, whatever their budget or market.
Find the programs that place residents
VA offices, re-entry programs, rapid rehousing agencies and caseworkers in your county. Start with 10 to 20.
Get agreements in hand
Call, introduce yourself as a new housing provider, and follow up every month. Some will put an agreement in writing before you have a house.
Then get the house
Lease it, or partner with an investor who owns one. With referral sources lined up, the landlord conversation is different. Buying is optional.
The #1 mistake is looking for a property first.The free guide walks through the sequence step by step.
Start the free courseWhat We Offer.
Start free, then go as far as you want.
- Start the free course
The free guide and 5-part course
The real first steps, sent to your inbox. Free, no card needed.
- See the Gold Course
The $199 Gold Course
The full step-by-step course: contracts, house rules, referral outreach and intake. One payment.
- Book a free 15-minute call
Want a guide?
Talk it through with our team on a free 15-minute call about your state, your budget and your first house.
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Things people often ask about
What is a Group Home?
In our model, a group home is a shared house where several adults each rent a bed or a room under one set of house rules. You are the housing provider. Any care a resident needs comes from their own caseworkers, health agencies or the program that referred them. The people group homes serve include:
- Veterans
- People in recovery
- People coming home from prison
- Adults with disabilities
- Seniors who can live on their own with outside support
How Can I Start a Group Home?
Starting a group home with Group Home Riches is simple and accessible. Our system allows you to start your group home without the need for upfront investment, licensing, or certifications. We provide a FREE 5-part course and step-by-step training to guide you through the process, teaching you proven strategies to operate legally and successfully. With minimal effort, you can have your group home running in as little as 30-90 days.
Why Are Group Homes Important?
Group homes provide stability and support for individuals who may struggle to live independently. They foster a sense of community and often serve as a stepping stone for residents to transition to more independent living or reintegrate into society.
How Do Group Homes Make Money?
- Government Funding: SSDI waivers, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and grants cover care costs for eligible residents.
- Private Pay: Residents or families pay out of pocket for premium services and amenities.
- Donations and Community Support: Non-profits can raise funds through donations and local events.
- Specialized Care Contracts: Partnerships with organizations for rehab programs or transitional housing.
- Ancillary Services: Offering transportation, therapy, or day programs for additional income.
With careful management of costs and occupancy, group homes can be both impactful and financially sustainable - with many students reporting more than 10x the return of a typical rental property!