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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
Real Estate Syndications 101: How Investors and Operators Actually Get Paid | Michael Russell E54
Ever wonder where the money actually goes in a hotel deal?
In this episode, Michael Russell breaks down real estate syndications in plain English. How investors and operators really get paid, what fees are fair, and how to structure deals that build long-term trust.
Whether you’re looking to raise capital for your first project or invest passively, this is the playbook for understanding the math behind every syndication.
You’ll learn:
- The simple breakdown between LPs and GPs and how each gets paid
- How preferred returns, profit splits, and waterfalls actually work
- The most overlooked risk in syndications (and how to avoid it)
- How to structure deals that attract repeat investors
- Why clarity always beats complexity when raising capital
If you’ve ever wanted to peek behind the curtain of a hotel syndication, this episode will make everything finally click. Follow and share the Hotel Investor Playbook so more people can learn how to invest in hospitality assets the right way.
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