What if real estate could do more than build wealth — what if it could heal?
In this episode of the Let’s REI Podcast, I sit down with Gradey Iverson, founder of BlissBase Ventures, to talk about how he’s combining creative finance, private money lending, and social-impact investing to create Homes That Heal — housing designed to support families during medical recovery.
🌿 From Oil & Gas to Purpose-Driven Real Estate
Gradey’s story is one of true reinvention. Before founding BlissBase Ventures, he spent over a decade in the oil and gas industry and later ran businesses in marketing and credit card processing. But none of it felt aligned with who he was — until real estate entered the picture.
With encouragement from his wife, Gradey joined Subto and GrowthCo, where he found mentorship, community, and clarity. Through creative finance and buy-and-hold investing, he began building not just income, but impact.
🧠 The Birth of BlissBase Ventures
Together with his business partner, Gradey co-founded BlissBase Ventures, a company with a simple yet powerful mission:
“We don’t just build houses — we build homes that heal.”
BlissBase creates recovery-ready housing near hospitals and specialty centers — places where families can stay while their loved ones receive treatment. Think grab bars in bathrooms, medical-style adjustable beds, wheelchair-friendly layouts, soothing colors, and natural plants to promote calm and healing.
It’s real estate that serves a deeper purpose — meeting families where they are in life’s hardest moments.
💰 Creative Finance Meets Compassion
BlissBase’s model bridges profit and purpose. Using creative financing and private money partnerships, Gradey and his team acquire homes near major medical centers like the Mayo Clinic Brain Center in Arizona and retrofit them for recovery housing.
Investors don’t just earn returns — they help families heal. It’s a win-win approach where capital creates comfort and compassion.
As Gradey puts it:
“Yes, your money earns interest. But it’s also helping someone recover — that’s a return you can feel.”
🤝 Partnering for Greater Impact
BlissBase Ventures also partners with nonprofits like A Good Day Society Foundation, helping families access housing support during difficult times. These collaborations extend the impact beyond profit and into community healing.
Gradey’s long-term vision is to help 1,000 families a year through BlissBase properties — scaling a model that blends social impact, creative deal structures, and long-term wealth building.
🎧 Final Thoughts: Real Estate That Heals
This conversation reminded me that real estate isn’t just about numbers on a spreadsheet — it’s about people.
Gradey Iverson’s journey shows what’s possible when investors combine heart with hustle. Through creative finance, purpose-driven design, and authentic partnerships, BlissBase Ventures is proving that real estate can heal communities — one home at a time.
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🎙 Let’s REI Podcast — Homes That Heal with Gradey Iverson
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