Why do so many people dream about buying a hotel but never actually close one?

In this episode, Michael sits down with Brian Resendez, CEO of SVN Northwest Hotel Advisors.

Brian has been involved in hundreds of hotel transactions across the Pacific Northwest and brings rare insight into what separates buyers who close deals from buyers who stall out.

You will learn:
• The real reasons most buyers never get their first deal
• How successful investors overcome fear, uncertainty, and inexperience
• Why third-party management opens the door to bigger and better hotels
• What it takes to build the right team before you buy
• Why larger assets often perform better and are easier to operate

If you want a real look into how hotel investing actually works, this episode will give you the perspective and confidence to keep going.

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About Brian

Brian Resendez is the Senior Vice President of Hotels at SVN | Bluestone & Hockley, specializing in hospitality brokerage and land acquisition across Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. With a diverse background spanning hotel operations for brands like Westin and Doubletree, commercial finance, and real estate, he offers a holistic perspective on complex transactions that goes far beyond typical brokerage. Brian recently closed a record-breaking 26 hotels in a single year, pioneering innovative hotel-to-housing conversions through Project TurnKey and actively advocating for diverse ownership as a Board Member of the Latino Hotel Association. He is dedicated to serving owner-operators in the $2 million to $20 million asset class, focusing on long-term relationships and operational fundamentals over simple transaction volume.

Connect with Brian

Connect with Brian on LinkedIn or by email at brian.resedez@svn.com.

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