The Hotel Investor Playbook
Welcome to The Hotel Investor Playbook, hosted by real estate investors and hospitality experts Michael Russell and Nathan St Cyr. As the founders of Malama Capital and Howzit Hostels, Michael and Nathan have a wealth of experience in owning and operating boutique hotels, hostels, and other experiential lodging properties. With over $30 million in real estate investments, including short-term rentals, long-term rentals, commercial retail, and hospitality properties, they bring a unique perspective on how to turn passion-driven investments into financial freedom.
In this podcast, they share their roadmap for transitioning from traditional real estate investments to boutique hotels, offering listeners the insights and strategies needed to succeed in this niche market. Whether you're looking to learn about identifying the right property, managing operations, or understanding the financial complexities of boutique hotel ownership, The Hotel Investor Playbook has you covered.
Join Michael and Nathan each week as they document their journey towards building a $400 million real estate-based business and bring you along for the ride. Subscribe now and start turning your real estate investment dreams into reality.
The Hotel Investor Playbook
Why Hostels Are an Untapped Investment Opportunity in the U.S. | Mike & Nate E34
We're proving why hostels are one of the most powerful investment models in real estate. In this episode, Mike and Nate break down exactly why they’re going all-in on hostels and how they turn underperforming assets into award-winning hospitality destinations.
You’ll learn:
- Why the U.S. hostel market is ripe for disruption
- The revenue model that turns $100 rooms into $300 cash machines
- How their guest-first brand became a marketing engine
- Why “flawed” properties are actually a goldmine for this model
- What Gen Z travelers are demanding and why hostels deliver
- Plus, some hints on what they're building next in Los Angeles
If you’ve ever considered buying a boutique hotel or investing in experiential hospitality, this episode will give you a whole new lens.
Listen now and learn why hostels might be the highest-ROI play in the game.
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