

Matt Faircloth: Why He’s Adding Hotels (9% Caps), 11% Prefs & 1031 TICs
Sep 16, 2025
Matt Faircloth, co-founder of DeRosa Group and author of 'Raising Private Capital,' shares insights on diversifying real estate portfolios by adding branded hotels. He explains how hotels can provide immediate cash flow with higher caps, discusses the risks involved, and reveals strategies for 1031 exchanges. Moreover, he elaborates on his Houston hotel's financial structure and highlights overlooked markets in the Midwest for better yields. Get ready for practical advice on moving from active to passive investing without losing tax advantages!
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Hotels Offer Day-One Cashflow
- Hotels trade at higher cap rates than multifamily and can cash flow day one at ~9% caps.
- They complement multifamily by providing immediate cashflow while multifamily delivers value-add upside.
Anticipate Hotel Revenue Volatility
- Plan for revenue volatility in hotels versus the predictable lease income of multifamily.
- Use the cap-rate spread to justify higher borrowing costs and capture positive leverage.
Use Tiered Share Classes
- Structure syndicated hotel equity with multiple share classes to match investor goals.
- Offer A (11% straight pref), B (8% pref + split), and C (9% pref + better split) tranches to balance cashflow and upside.