

How Risk, Relationships, and Revenue Shape Investment Success with Neil Shah | Ep 023
This is your chance to get a behind to curtain look into the world of hotel investing. In this episode of For Your Own Good, I'm in Tucson, AZ with Neil Shah, a hotel investing expert who moved from India to the U.S. in 1997. Starting as a hotel GM, Neil fell in love with the business and leveraged his operational expertise to land his first hotel investment. Today, he’s the go-to resource for navigating the world of hotel ownership and operation.
Neil shares invaluable insights on deal analysis, forced appreciation, and adding value to properties. We dive into how to drive revenue through operations, analyze market projections, and build honest, transparent relationships with investors. Neil also breaks down why hotel ownership is a team sport, how wealth is created by taking calculated risks, and the importance of making decisions that set your future self up for success.
If you’ve ever wondered how to make money investing in hotels, maximize the highest and best use of a property, or allocate money effectively, this episode is packed with actionable advice. Plus, Neil is launching a coaching program to teach everything he knows about buying hotels — so be sure to reach out if you’re ready to take the leap.
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