Ep 182: Exploring Hotel Investing As A Unique Asset Class
Episode description
Is hotel investing the next big wealth-building strategy?
Former Navy veteran and airline pilot Michael Stohler thinks so. As the co-founder of Gateway Private Equity Group, he has owned and operated over 1,300 units and discovered that hotels often outperform traditional real estate in both cash flow and long-term stability.
In this episode, Vinki Loomba and Michael break down the power of hotel investing, how to evaluate opportunities, and why historic boutique hotels in Spain are a game-changing investment strategy. Plus, he shares insider tips on ADR, RevPAR, and MOIC to help you analyze deals like a pro.
🚀 Key Takeaways:
✔️ Why Hotels? More pricing flexibility, upfront payments, and multiple revenue streams compared to multifamily.
✔️ Limited-Service vs. Full-Service Hotels – How operational costs and brand loyalty impact investment success.
✔️ Cash Flow & Returns – Breaking down ADR (Average Daily Rate), RevPAR (Revenue per Available Room), and MOIC (Multiple on Invested Capital) for smarter investing.
✔️ The Spain Opportunity – Why historic boutique hotels in Spain offer some of the highest returns in the market today.
✔️ Lessons from COVID – How the pandemic reshaped hospitality and what to consider when choosing markets.
✔️ Getting Started in Hotel Investing – Avoiding common mistakes and why partnering with an experienced GP is critical.
🔗 Connect with Michael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelstohler/
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