Who should take this course?

Adult Foster Care owners, administrators, real estate decision makers, and supervisors who need Michigan AFC CEUs and want a clear process for selecting compliant properties for residential care models.

How to screen locations for zoning and spacing, assess accessibility, life-safety, and egress, evaluate floor plans, identify utility and environmental risks, and prepare documentation to support licensing and inspections.

Does this course count toward Michigan Adult Foster Care CEUs?

Yes. It is offered within Direct Care Training & Resource Center, Inc.’s Michigan Adult Foster Care continuing education catalog and is suitable for AFC CEU requirements.

Do I receive a certificate?

Yes. A downloadable certificate is issued upon successful completion for personnel and compliance records.

Is real estate experience required?

No. The course is designed for AFC leaders and staff. Practical checklists and examples make it accessible regardless of prior real estate expertise.

Real Estate Pros - Finding the Ideal Property for Care

Identifying Ideal Properties for Care Models

Master a practical, step-by-step process for selecting properties that fit Adult Foster Care and other residential care models in Michigan. Evaluate zoning and spacing, life-safety and accessibility, floor-plan efficiency, neighborhood fit, utilities, and environmental due diligence—so your team makes confident, compliant decisions.

Zoning, Spacing & Approvals

Screen parcels quickly for residential care suitability. Understand spacing, occupancy, potential conditional uses, and how to engage local authorities.

Accessibility & Life-Safety

Assess entry routes, bathrooms, bedrooms, egress, alarms, and other life-safety elements that support resident dignity and regulatory compliance.

Floor-Plan & Capacity Fit

Align resident mix, staffing, and supervision needs with room sizing, sight lines, storage, and activity space—before costly renovations.

Utilities & Environmental Risks

Evaluate electrical service, HVAC, water and sewer, and spot red flags such as moisture intrusion or asbestos that can derail timelines and budgets.

What You’ll Gain

Repeatable checklist for screening and short-listing candidate properties
Confidence with local zoning, spacing, and occupancy considerations
Clear criteria for accessibility, life-safety, and egress readiness
Guidance on floor-plan alignment to supervision and resident needs
Documentation tips for licensing and inspection preparation
Certificate of completion from Direct Care Training & Resource Center, Inc.

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Included in Direct Care Training & Resource Center, Inc.’s Michigan Adult Foster Care CEU catalog.

REP Course 106 Real Estate Professional CEUs: Identifying Ideal Properties for Care Models

Course curriculum

Chapter 1: Introduction to Care Models

Chapter 3: Key Property Features

Chapter 4: Location Analysis

Chapter 6: Evaluating and Choosing Properties