Developing Sober Living Real Estate: The Three-Part Series

This three-part series equips real estate professionals with a step-by-step roadmap to develop and lease recovery housing, from evaluating and financing properties, through renovation and compliance, to building lasting partnerships that drive both financial returns and social impact.

About the Author

Dr. Hunter T. Foote

Founder & Executive Director | VSL

Dr. Foote is a nationally recognized expert in recovery housing development. As founder of VSL, his model has helped hundreds of homes across the U.S. achieve success. With a doctorate focused on scaling social enterprise, his approach bridges the gap between mission and margin — helping real estate developers and community leaders create safe, effective homes that change lives.

Book 1: How to Buy a Sober House

Learn how to identify, evaluate, and purchase the right property.

You’ll master the art of neighborhood selection, occupancy analysis, renovation planning, and due diligence—all tailored for sober living development.

Book 2: How to Finance Recovery Housing

Explore how to build a strong capital stack

Build your business using loans, grants, seller financing, philanthropic capital, and creative deal structures. This volume provides essential insight into funding transitional housing projects and securing financial partners.

Book 3: From House to Haven

Discover how to upfit properties to meet certification requirementsg

Discover how to renovate and prepare homes for certification and occupancy. Topics include fire code and ADA compliance, maximizing capacity, building inspections, layout design, and preparing for regulatory approval.

Start Your Journey to Purpose-Driven Real Estate Development

Unlock the blueprint to building profitable, life-changing sober living homes. With this three-part series, you’ll gain the strategies, tools, and confidence to create properties that generate impact and income.
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