Open a Sober Living Home That Changes Lives and Pays You
See how everyday people open and fill their first home in 90 days, creating safe housing people need - with no property or experience needed to start.
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Member case studies
Real members. Documented results.
Filmed interviews with Sober Living Riches members who opened homes after joining the program. Each one walks through what they started with, how they found the property, and how they filled their beds. Click any story to watch.
Why sober living
A rental that made $600 a month became
$6,000 in 90 days
A traditional single-family rental nets a few hundred dollars a month. Rented by the bed as a sober living home, the same house can produce several times more. Andrew turned his own $600/month rental into $6,000/month in 90 days.
Traditional rental
$600/mo
One lease, one payment, thin margin. Years to meaningful cash flow, and one vacancy wipes out the profit.
Same house, sober living
$6,000/mo
Rented by the bed to residents who want a structured, substance-free home. Demand comes from treatment centers, courts, and families, not Zillow.
The economics
Same house. Very different math.
Same house, same payment. Rented the traditional way it clears a couple hundred dollars a month. Run as sober living, it clears thousands, and every filled bed is someone with a safe place to call home.
One lease, rented by the door
Monthly cash flow
$250
Nine beds, billed by the bed
Monthly cash flow
$4,900
Methodology: a four-bedroom single-family home bought in 2022 at that year’s $386,300 U.S. median price (NAR), 20% down at the 5.3% average 2022 rate (Freddie Mac), for about a $2,250 monthly payment including taxes and insurance. Rented today at roughly $2,500 (national four-bedroom rents vary widely by market), or as sober living at $850 per bed across nine beds: two per bedroom, three in a larger master with an en suite. Utilities about $500/mo. Illustrative example, not an earnings claim; actual rent, expenses, occupancy, and cash flow vary by market and home.
Verified member wins
Real community. Real wins.
Wins posted inside our private community of 2,000+ members, as they happened.
Heidi K.
May 2026
Doors OPEN!! Successful open house!
Hi all!! Just wanted to share I had a successful open house with 16 service providers and case managers coming through! I got the keys on the 16th and worked straight through to get ready. I’m dog tired, but feeling very accomplished!
Heidi K.
Jun 2026
FIRST TENANT MOVED IN!
So exited to share that I moved my first tenant in today!! It’s been a just over a month since we opened the house. So much work comes after you open the doors, getting the house ready is just the start. Here’s hoping the beds continue to fill….
Chinessa C.
Jun 2026
It’s Happening!!!!
I signed the lease today for my first sober living home! A lovely 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom home located in Fayetteville, NC.
Taneshe C.
Apr 2026
First Tenant in 20 Days
Screaming 🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️ FIRST TENANT IN 20 DAYS!!! Just completed my W-9 and officially secured my first placement through Salvation Army 🙌🏽 They’ll be paying $1,200 for a twin bed and $1,400 for a double, let’s go!!
Taneshe C.
Jun 2026
Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
What a journey these past few weeks have been! We officially celebrated the Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening of our home, and I wanted to share a lesson that really stood out to me. Our first open house was a modest success.
Chinessa C.
May 2026
Things Keep Falling in Place! 😊
Unbeknownst to me, my friend’s daughter is a probation officer. 😯 My friend told her about my home and her daughter is willing to make me a referral source and is going to share my info at the office!
Angela T.
Jun 2026
Second home, open!
We opened our second home last week and did our first intake today! 🙌🏻❤️ Our first home is 100% full and we are so excited to get this home filled and then keep moving forward from there!
Waldo W.
Jun 2026
FARR
Just got an email from FARR which states I am compliant with the national standard for sober living homes. I have my home inspection on Wednesday 6/24… I’m so excited!
Steven R.
Mar 2026
Va housing
I finally got to the right person and have another meeting this week Tuesday and yes THEY HAVE VOUCHERS! I stated I will find the answer by knocking on doors.
Catricia R.
Jan 2026
I’m back and grateful.
our home has officially received TROHN \(Texas Recovery Oriented Housing Network\) certifications for multiple homes.
Marcus F.
Jun 2026
Second house filling up/Non-profit approved
I keep forgetting to post these wins! We have been operating for almost 2 years now, and it hasn’t been easy. But the wins keep me going!! This month the newest house is filling up and our Non Profit is up and going, just one last step.
Marcus F.
Feb 2026
Full House, but still getting calls…
Hey all, I am in the Sacramento area, we have been open for 11 months now. The 9 beds are full. We have a mix of private pay and organizations paying for beds. If I could share one thing, be sure to have MULTIPLE referral sources!
Dr. S.
May 2026
Alfred’s our home, San Antonio, TX
We had a successful open house yesterday at Alfred’s Hope for men! We are encouraged and excited! Looking for our first resident to show up soon!
Barbara B.
May 2026
SLE partnerships
But yesterday I decided to do it and send all of the all the SLEs email invitation to my open house.
Dana H.
Jun 2026
Grateful!
It’s been quite a while since I posted, but I wanted to take a moment to say thank you and share a quick update.
Terrence G.
May 2026
First Referral Service Partner locked
I just had my first meeting. The counseling service wants to partner to provide their services to our residents that need it. Building my referral network!
Spencer B.
Apr 2026
Progress!!
Purchasing our first slh today. Signing docs and moving on up. Opening the bank accounts and logos finalized. Buying a 7 bedroom 3.5 bath home. 2 blocks from the court house, and probation and parole.
Barbara B.
May 2026
Another partner!
I want to reiterate how beneficial it is to post on social media. I have had some hits even from a potential partner.
Sara S.
Jun 2026
Grand Opening Complete...now first residents
Happy to announce that our home, a women's sober living home, is now open in Missoula, MT! 3 weeks of scraping, painting, sweating, sifting through FB marketplace, gratefully accepting volunteer help and we pulled it together.
Africa H.
May 2026
Small wins
I do want to reflect on a few small wins this month. I was able to obtain my TROHN certification for two of my units, which was a huge accomplishment.
Alecia L.
Jan 2026
Open House Success!
The open house for our home in Prince George's County, Maryland, was a great success. We welcomed case managers from across the local area for breakfast and a tour of the house.
March L.
Apr 2026
Met with our First Client at our First SLR / our home in Las Vegas NV
I flew from VA to Las Vegas to see our first our home in Henderson County and meet with our first Veteran /Sober Living Client, Mr Al. I got to interview him and got to know a little bit more about him and his future plans moving forward.
Michael K.
May 2026
Success
First resident moved in today. Great guy. Big win - very happy with the amount of work I’ve put in for some results finally.
Waldo W.
Jun 2026
FARR Certified
So I forgot to tell everyone that I passed my inspection yesterday and I am now FARR certified and ready to take clients!
Our process
Three steps to your first filled home
One path, three steps. Learn the model, launch the home, and fill the beds through referrals.
Learn
A 6-week course: market research, sourcing (rent, own, or arbitrage), setup, and compliance.
Launch
Open with our proven documents, plus weekly coaching for the questions your market raises.
Fill in 90 days
Run the F.A.S.T. Framework to build the referral relationships that fill beds, often within 90 days.
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Who's teaching this
Andrew Lamb runs the homes he teaches you to build
Andrew Lamb is a California sober living operator with 18 homes, with his 19th closing now, and the founder of Sober Living Riches. His operation has earned over $1.3 million in state grant funds for recovery housing. His first sober living home wasn't a rental he already had. It was a property he'd lined up to flip. Instead of selling it, he opened it as a sober living home. He later took an existing rental producing $600 a month and 10x'd it to $6,000 in under 90 days. He built Sober Living Riches to help others do the same: create safe housing people need and real income for the operator.
The real riches in Sober Living Riches aren't only the income. They're watching people rebuild their lives in a safe, stable home, and operators build something they're proud of. The profit is the cherry on top. Nobody lasts in this work without putting people first. That's why there is a heart of gold inside our logo.
The program is quality-first: run a home that puts residents first and holds up to NARR state-affiliate certification standards. The income follows that standard - not the other way around.
Most consultants charge $15,000 to $25,000 to help you open one home, if they even get you that far. We've heard the horror stories: people who paid that much and had nothing to show for it, then joined our community and had their home up and running within 90 days. This program costs less, comes with a community of thousands of members, and the coaching continues until your home is running.
The First Resident Guarantee
Follow our FAST Framework and get your first resident within 90 days of opening, or we step into your business and help you until you do.
It's the same process behind every win on this page.
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Questions, answered directly
Sober living home FAQ
What is Sober Living Riches?
Sober Living Riches is a course, coaching program, and private community that teaches you how to start, fill, and scale a sober living home in 90 days or less. It's run by Andrew Lamb, a California operator with 18 homes, and has thousands of members nationwide.
How much does a sober living home make?
A typical sober living home cash flows $3,000–$8,000 per month once filled, depending on bed count and market. Members average over $5,000 per month per home. Revenue comes from weekly or monthly program fees paid per bed, so an 8-bed home out-earns a single-lease rental several times over.
Do I need a license to open a sober living home?
In most states, no license is required to open a standard sober living home, because residents live there voluntarily and no clinical treatment happens on site. Some states use voluntary certification (FARR in Florida, TROHN in Texas, CARR in Colorado). The program covers the requirements for your state.
What's included in the program?
The 6-week course, the private community, six months of weekly group coaching calls, a vault of 30+ hours of recorded calls, a nationwide market research list, launch calls, a NARR-aligned 40-page Policy & Procedures manual, a license agreement, house rules, and hiring and onboarding documents.
What results should I expect?
Most members who attend the coaching calls and take action open at least one sober living home within the 6-month program. Many open two or three in their first few months. Results depend on your effort and market; outcomes on this site are documented member results, not guarantees.
Do I need to own property?
No. Most members rent homes from landlords using rental arbitrage: you lease the property, get written permission to operate, and rent by the bed. Members have negotiated free rent months and multi-year corporate-housing-style leases. Owning works too. The model is the same either way.
What if I don't have a location yet?
Starting without a location is normal. It means you can pick the right market instead of forcing a bad one. The program includes nationwide market research and teaches you how to evaluate demand from treatment centers, courts, and hospitals before you sign anything.
How much time does it take to run?
After launch, a sober living home doesn't require a full-time schedule. Members run homes with house managers and systems, often on a few hours a week. Several members operate homes from other states, and several run their US homes from other countries entirely.
Will residents damage my property?
Sober living residents choose to live in a structured, substance-free home. There's no court order forcing them. Homes have daily chores, house rules, and a house manager, so properties are typically cleaner and better maintained than standard rentals. Damage risk is no higher than any other rental model.
Does Sober Living Riches offer a guarantee?
Yes. Members who follow the FAST Framework get their first paying resident within 90 days of opening their doors, or Sober Living Riches continues coaching them at no additional cost until they do. Terms are in the member agreement; no refunds once a resident has moved in.
Your first home, launched in 90 days
Build real income while giving people a safe place to call home. Watch the free training, then book a call. We'll look at your goals, your market, and whether the program fits.
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