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Buying, Financing & Operating a Seasonal Boutique Hotel | Ryan Edwards E17

Feb 11, 2025
53:26

🏨 How do you turn a seasonal boutique hotel into a $2M value-add opportunity?

In this episode of The Hotel Investor Playbook, we sit down with Ryan Edwards, owner of a 17-unit boutique hotel in Maine, to break down the real strategies that make a seasonal hotel thrive.


We cover:
âś… How he financed his $3.6M hotel deal with 75% bank financing
âś… The $100K revenue increase that added $1.4M in value
âś… How he built a 100% direct booking strategy (no OTAs!)
âś… Staffing challenges & using visa programs for seasonal workers
âś… Marketing strategies that fill rooms months in advance

If you’re considering investing in boutique hotels, seasonal markets, or direct booking strategies, this episode is packed with gold.

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