Before the homes… before the systems… before the results…There was someone who believed in the vision from Day 1.In this episode of The Housing Dept. Podcast, Terence sits down with Alyssa—his now fiancée—to talk about the journey of building a group home business from the ground up, the early struggles, and what it really looked like behind the scenes.From putting up flyers at bus stops in the rain to dealing with doubt from people close to them, this episode shows what it takes to build something real—and why having the right person in your corner matters.What we cover:

• What it looked like starting a group home from scratch in 2021
• The role of support and having the right partner around you
• Dealing with doubt from family and close circles
• Early marketing strategies (flyers, bus stops, hustle phase)
• The reality of handling residents, challenges, and tough moments
• Lessons from building the business together over the years
• How consistency and belief turned into growth—and now a new chapter

If you’re building something from the ground up… this is a reminder that who’s with you matters.👉 Want the system, support, and community to build your own housing business? Join The Housing Dept. Community (formerly Kingdom Housing): https://www.skool.com/kingdomhousing✅ Follow Terence: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamterencegarcia https://www.instagram.com/iamterencegarcia💸 Work With Terence https://stan.store/Terence-Garcia

Most people think you need money, credit, and experience to get a rental…She got her first home with no deposit, no first month’s rent, and no credit check.In this episode, we break down exactly how she did it—and how you can start finding landlord partners in 2026.What we cover:How she got her first rental with $0 upfrontThe exact Zillow message that gets landlords to respondWhy most beginners fail to get approvedHow many landlords you actually need to contactThe biggest mistake that leads to empty homesIf you’re trying to start a group home or shared housing business… this is the part most people miss.✅ Connect with Nicole:https://rentalhomelocator.com/https://www.instagram.com/rentalhomelocator/✅ Follow Terence:https://www.tiktok.com/@iamterencegarciahttps://www.instagram.com/iamterencegarcia💸 Work With Terencehttps://stan.store/Terence-Garcia

Most people stay stuck in “analysis paralysis”…Meanwhile, Vincent built 40+ rental properties, flipped 30 homes, and now buys deals with $0 of his own money.In this episode, we break down exactly how he did it—and how you can get started even as a beginner.What we cover:How to start in real estate with little or no moneyThe BURR strategy explained (simple + beginner-friendly)How to invest out of state successfullyWhy networking is the real shortcut in this businessHow to increase cash flow using shared housingIf you’ve been overthinking… this is your sign to start.✅ Follow Vincent:https://www.instagram.com/vincent__rei/https://www.tiktok.com/@vincent__rei?lang=en✅ Follow Terence:https://www.tiktok.com/@iamterencegarciahttps://www.instagram.com/iamterencegarcia💸 Work With Terencehttps://stan.store/Terence-Garcia