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#70 Attorney-Turned-Real Estate Investor Traveling to Buy STRs And Hotels w/ Diya Liu

Jul 12, 2023
Diya Liu, an attorney turned real estate investor, shares her journey and success in achieving financial freedom through real estate. She discusses transitioning from short-term rentals to boutique hotels, the advantages of investing in the hotel industry, negotiating non-negotiable contracts, knowing one's worth, and upcoming networking events.
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Quick takeaways

  • Transitioning from short-term rentals to boutique hotels allows investors to adapt to changing regulations while capitalizing on the hospitality industry's profitability.
  • Thorough due diligence, market analysis, and understanding local regulations are crucial for successful hotel and short-term rental investments.

Deep dives

The Journey From Lawyer to Hotelier

The podcast episode features DIA, a boutique hotel expert, who shares her journey from being a lawyer to a full-time hotelier and short-term rental investor. DIA discusses her transition into the hotel industry, her success in scaling from a few short-term rentals to larger hotel deals, and the value of creative financing and finding off-market opportunities. She emphasizes the importance of analyzing deals and understanding market trends, as well as the challenges and rewards of being a hands-on operator.

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