The Hotel Investor Playbook Why Most Investors Never Buy Their First Hotel (And How You Actually Can) | Brian Resendez E63
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Dec 23, 2025 Brian Resendez, Senior VP of Hotels at SVN | Bluestone & Hockley, shares invaluable insights on why many aspiring hotel investors struggle to close their first deal. He highlights the critical role of third-party management in scaling operations and the importance of due diligence. Brian also explains how larger hotels can outperform smaller ones, reflecting on his own journey through challenges and pandemic pivots. He emphasizes persistence, relationship-building, and maintaining focus as keys to success in hotel investing.
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Hotels Are Operating Businesses Not Passive Cashflows
- Hotels are an operating business with daily income that fluctuates, unlike stable triple-net or multifamily cash flows.
- Realizing this early discourages many aspiring buyers from closing their first hotel.
Hire Management To Scale Without Burning Out
- Hire a third-party management company to avoid being tied to day-to-day hotel operations.
- Use managers to scale into larger hotels while preserving time and capital.
Vet Managers For Fit, Not Just Price
- Vet managers by their experience, problem-solving, and fit with your brand and geography.
- Require managers who can align with owner expectations and guest experience consistently.