The Housing Dept. Podcast

Terence Garcia

Learn how to start and scale a profitable group home or shared housing business—step by step. Hosted by Terence Garcia, this podcast covers business funding, business credit, finding properties, landlord partnerships, and how to fill your group home with residents. Get real strategies to leave your 9–5, build passive income, and create cash flow through housing. Formerly known as Kingdom Housing Podcast.

  1. From Homeless Teen to Housing Provider | The Housing Dept. Podcast Ep. 33

    3d ago

    From Homeless Teen to Housing Provider | The Housing Dept. Podcast Ep. 33

    Some businesses start with an opportunity. Others start with a personal mission. For Darnell, it was both. In this episode of The Housing Dept. Podcast, Terence sits down with Darnell Gibson, founder of Gibson Way, to share how his experience with homelessness as a teenager shaped his desire to help others find safe and stable housing. What started as a vision to serve people in need eventually became a growing independent living home business—built while working a full-time job and raising a family. Along the way, Darnell and his wife learned how to market their homes, build relationships with local organizations, find landlord partners, and create systems that allowed them to grow without sacrificing their everyday responsibilities. What we cover: How Darnell got started in the independent living home businessThe marketing strategy that landed his first referralsFinding landlord partners and getting past rejectionBuilding a waiting list before opening another homeOperating housing homes while working a 9-5Creating systems that save time and reduce stressLessons learned from serving people in needWhy action beats waiting for the "perfect" timeOne of the most powerful parts of this conversation is hearing how Darnell turned a difficult chapter of his own life into a mission to help others create a better future. 👉 Want to learn how to start your own housing business? Join The Housing Dept. Community: 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

    20 min
  2. Can you do an Independent Living Home Business in a Mobile Home? | The Housing Dept. Podcast

    May 28

    Can you do an Independent Living Home Business in a Mobile Home? | The Housing Dept. Podcast

    Can you really run an independent living home business inside a mobile home? Most people would immediately say no. But in this episode of The Housing Dept. Podcast, Terence sits down with Larry — a Las Vegas real estate investor and housing operator who shares how he successfully turned a mobile home into a profitable shared housing opportunity. From buying a manufactured home in cash…to filling beds through case manager relationships…to helping people transition into stable housing… Larry breaks down the reality of operating independent living homes in unconventional properties — while still working a 9-5 job. What we cover: Can you use a mobile home for an independent living home business?How Larry filled his first shared housing propertyUsing case manager relationships to get referralsMobile home investing for shared housingThe difference between Airbnb vs. group homesWhy Larry transitioned back into the housing spaceMistakes, lessons, and challenges in the businessWhy beginners should market BEFORE getting a propertyRenting vs. buying your first group home propertyWhat landlords actually want to hear from operatorsThis episode is a great reminder that you do not need the “perfect” property to start helping people and building a housing business. 👉 Want help starting your own independent living home or shared housing business?Join The Housing Dept. Community:https://www.skool.com/kingdomhousing ✅ Follow Terence:https://www.tiktok.com/@iamterencegarciahttps://www.instagram.com/iamterencegarcia 💸 Work With Terence:https://stan.store/Terence-Garcia

    25 min
  3. Why You Should Start Your Independent Living Home Business Even If You Think It's Too Late

    May 21

    Why You Should Start Your Independent Living Home Business Even If You Think It's Too Late

    Most beginners think they’re too late to start an independent living home business. Too old.Too inexperienced.Too far behind. But Michelle’s story proves otherwise. In this episode of The Housing Dept. Podcast, Terence sits down with Michelle — a former nurse who started her independent living home business later in life after major career and life changes. She had no background in real estate, no perfect roadmap, and no experience running shared housing. But despite landlord rejection, uncertainty, and fear, she still took the first step. Today, her home is full. What we cover: How to start an independent living home business as a beginnerStarting a shared housing business later in lifeFinding landlord partners for group homesFilling rooms using Facebook MarketplaceBuilding confidence as a first-time operatorThe reality of starting from scratchWhy consistency matters more than perfectionIf you’ve been thinking about starting a group home, sober living home, co-living space, or shared housing business… this episode is the reminder that it’s never too late to begin. 👉 Want help starting your own housing business step-by-step?Join The Housing Dept. Community:https://www.skool.com/kingdomhousing ✅ Follow Terence:https://www.tiktok.com/@iamterencegarciahttps://www.instagram.com/iamterencegarcia 💸 Work With Terence:https://stan.store/Terence-Garcia

    23 min
  4. The Untold Story Behind The Housing Dept. ft. Alyssa | The Housing Dept. Podcast

    May 8

    The Untold Story Behind The Housing Dept. ft. Alyssa | The Housing Dept. Podcast

    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 2021The role of support and having the right partner around youDealing with doubt from family and close circlesEarly marketing strategies (flyers, bus stops, hustle phase) The reality of handling residents, challenges, and tough momentsLessons from building the business together over the yearsHow consistency and belief turned into growth—and now a new chapterIf 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

    8 min
  5. She Got a Rental With $0 Down (No Credit Check) | The Housing Dept. Podcast

    May 7

    She Got a Rental With $0 Down (No Credit Check) | The Housing Dept. Podcast

    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

    24 min
  6. From Analysis Paralysis to 40+ Properties | The Housing Dept. Podcast

    May 7

    From Analysis Paralysis to 40+ Properties | The Housing Dept. Podcast

    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

    26 min
  7. He Lost $2K on His First Resident (Costly Group Home Mistake) | The Housing Dept. Podcast

    May 7

    He Lost $2K on His First Resident (Costly Group Home Mistake) | The Housing Dept. Podcast

    Starting a group home sounds simple… until your first mistake costs you thousands.In this episode, Michel shares how he launched his first home from scratch, what went wrong, and the exact lessons that saved his business.If you're just getting started, this will save you time, money, and stress.What we cover:• The #1 beginner mistake that cost $2,000• Why you should NEVER rely on one organization• How to find your first residents (even with no experience)• The importance of systems in your group home business• How one connection turned into long-term growthThis is real, unfiltered insight from someone who actually did it.✅ Connect with Michel: https://www.skool.com/houston-referrals-2969/about✅ Follow Terence:https://www.tiktok.com/@iamterencegarciahttps://www.instagram.com/iamterencegarcia💸 Want help starting your own group home?Join The Housing Department Community: https://www.skool.com/kingdomhousing/about

    32 min
  8. From Failed Test to Group Home Investor | The Housing Dept. Podcast

    May 7

    From Failed Test to Group Home Investor | The Housing Dept. Podcast

    She failed the test 3 times… and almost gave up.In this episode of The Housing Department Podcast, we sit down with Lanita, who shares how she went from struggling to pass the assisted living test to opening her very first group home and filling it with residents.This is a real, beginner story of what it actually takes to become a group home investor without having everything figured out.Inside this episode, we break down:How she secured her first propertyHow one connection led to multiple residentsThe biggest mistakes new operators makeWhat to do if you feel stuck getting startedWhy relationships matter more than adsWatch until the end because she also shares the mindset shift that changed everything for her.Want help starting your own group home?Join The Housing Department Community: https://www.skool.com/kingdomhousing/about

    24 min
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Learn how to start and scale a profitable group home or shared housing business—step by step. Hosted by Terence Garcia, this podcast covers business funding, business credit, finding properties, landlord partnerships, and how to fill your group home with residents. Get real strategies to leave your 9–5, build passive income, and create cash flow through housing. Formerly known as Kingdom Housing Podcast.

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