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Private · Educational · One-on-one

RCFE Startup & Acquisition Strategy Session

Thinking about opening your first residential care home or purchasing an existing RCFE in California? Use a focused conversation to understand your options and plan the questions that matter most to you.

30-Minute Private Consultation · $199

Ask about the $199 strategy session

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Dale Corpus, Senior Transition Strategist, SRES®, and RCFE Administrator
Dale Corpus · California Broker Associate · SRES® · RCFE Administrator

Practical guidance, not pressure

A clearer path for your next decision.

Navigating the RCFE industry can feel overwhelming when you’re trying to understand licensing, real estate, financing, business acquisitions, and startup costs. This personalized session is designed to help aspiring RCFE owners and investors understand their options, avoid common mistakes, and leave with practical next steps.

Whether you’re considering purchasing an existing licensed care home or starting a new operation, Dale can help you frame the choices and questions that best fit your goals. The conversation will prioritize your most important questions; it won’t cover every topic in depth during 30 minutes.

What We’ll Cover

  • Start vs. Buy

    Understand key differences between opening a new RCFE and acquiring an existing operation.

  • Real Estate Considerations

    Explore buying, leasing, and general property-suitability questions.

  • Budget & Financing

    Discuss general capital considerations and possible financing approaches.

  • Licensing Overview

    Review the general California RCFE licensing pathway and where to find qualified licensing assistance.

  • Acquisition Considerations

    Consider practical areas to review when evaluating an existing RCFE business.

  • Your Next Steps

    Identify useful actions based on your goals, experience, and available resources.

Next step

Ask about the strategy session

Share a few details and the questions you’d like to prioritize. Dale will follow up about the consultation. This inquiry does not reserve a time or charge a fee.

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About your consultant

Experience across real estate and senior care.

Dale Corpus is a California Broker Associate, Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES®), California RCFE Administrator, and Senior Transition Strategist. He has worked in real estate and finance since 2001 and brings experience helping clients navigate RCFE real estate questions and business-acquisition considerations. He is also a former mortgage banker with Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase, and Bank of America.

Common questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you help me start an RCFE from scratch?

Yes. The consultation provides an overview of startup considerations, property requirements, acquisition alternatives, and general licensing pathways.

Can you help me find an existing RCFE for sale?

We can discuss your acquisition criteria and potential next steps, including available brokerage assistance.

Will you complete my RCFE licensing application?

No. Licensing application preparation isn’t included. We can discuss the general process and potential qualified resources.

Is this session appropriate if I’m just exploring the idea?

Yes. It’s designed to help you understand the opportunity before committing substantial time and capital.

Is the consultation fee applied toward a future purchase?

No. The $199 consultation is a separate advisory service. No commission credit or purchase-related rebate is promised.

This consultation provides general educational and strategic guidance. It does not include legal, tax, accounting, licensing application preparation, formal business valuation, or guaranteed financing or licensing approval. Additional services may require separate agreements.