This fascinating podcast discusses many reasons why some investors are attracted to the hotel industry. Hotels offer significant leverage, the ability to dynamically adjust rates and a positive passive income profile. Hotel investors gain exposure to the real estate market without being burdened with leases, squatters and evictions.
The following are among the issues discussed:
- How can accredited investors get involved in investing in hotels?
- What is the definition of cap rates? Average daily rates? Revenue per available room?
- What should investors look for in terms of location when investing in hotels?
- Are robots ready to assume housekeeping chores at hotels?
- How can hotels increase their ancillary revenues?
- What can hotels do to decrease their operating costs?
- Are solar panels a feasible means of reducing energy costs?
- To what extent can hotel developers tap into government programs to reduce development costs?
- How might rewards systems impact a hotel operator’s profits?
- How do refugees impact a hotel’s profits?
- Would declining popularity of temporary office providers be a boon for hotels?
- To what extent could more restrictions on Airbnb-type services impact the hotel industry?
Guest Speaker: Michael Stohler, Managing Partner, Gateway Private Equity Group
Michael Stohler is a Managing Partner at Gateway Private Equity Group and the host of the Richer Geek Podcast.
