Path to purposeful recovery housing
A Step-by-Step Guide to Building Homes that Heal and Investments that Last
Purpose-Driven Real Estate
Unlock the Power of Purpose-Driven Real Estate
What if your next property investment could transform lives, strengthen communities, and generate resilient financial returns?
Path to Purposeful Recovery Housing is the definitive guide to developing real estate that does more than create wealth—it creates hope.
Written by Dr. Hunter T. Foote, a nationally recognized leader in recovery housing, this book distills over a decade of experience into practical steps for investors, operators, and advocates who want to build safe, supportive homes for individuals in recovery.
What You’ll Learn in This Book
A practical roadmap for building sustainable recovery housing—covering care standards, community, business, legal frameworks, and real-world success stories.
Why Recovery Housing Matters
Discover how recovery homes bridge the gap between treatment and independence—helping residents rebuild relationships and sustain recovery.
The Four Levels of Care
Understand the NARR Levels I–IV framework that defines recovery residences, from peer-run to clinically integrated programs.
Building a Recovery Community
Learn how to foster accountability, support, and belonging while aligning with certification standards.
The Business of Recovery Housing
Explore how operators create self-funded models that balance mission and profitability.
Legal Framework & Protections
Gain clarity on protections under the Fair Housing Act and ADA, and navigate zoning or HOA challenges.
Investment & Real Estate Strategy
Follow guidance on property selection, underwriting, and operator partnerships.
Real-World Stories
Hear directly from residents and operators whose lives were transformed through recovery housing.
Who Should Read This Book?
- ✓ Real Estate Investors seeking high-impact returns.
- ✓ Operators & House Mentors wanting proven frameworks.
- ✓ Nonprofit Leaders & Advocates expanding housing equity.
- ✓ Policy Makers & Public Health Professionals addressing care gaps.
Why This Book Stands Out
- ✓ Field-Tested Insights from a decade of leadership.
- ✓ Mission-Driven Frameworks that merge impact with business.
- ✓ Complete Roadmap from defining to scaling recovery housing.
Ready to Build Homes That Heal?
Learn how to identify properties, align with NARR standards, create sustainable models, and build homes that foster dignity and long-term recovery.
Get the GuideYour next investment can be more than a property. It can be a place of hope.