How to Invest in Hotels with little money and get higher returns | Ep-119
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A 28-bed seafront hotel for £65K total investment, projected to return 260% ROI via strong occupancy, food/drink upsell, and strategic management.A 74-room hotel opportunity with no upfront lease fee, demonstrating how large-scale opportunities can arise for experienced operators.Operational Efficiency:Use of virtual assistants, keyless entry, and remote management to streamline and automate.Importance of management fees, local managers, and outsourcing cleaning and support.Skill-Based Success: Emphasis on individual skill and customer service as key differentiators – the same hotel can thrive or fail based on management quality.Scaling Strategy:Starting with smaller hotels (min 8–10 rooms recommended).Leveraging early success to qualify for larger no-money-down opportunities.Considering management partners or agencies for those not local.Audience Q&A:Addressed topics such as minimum hotel size, start-up costs, finding local managers, and whether smaller properties are viable.Conclusion: The hotel sector offers immense potential when approached strategically. Unlike traditional buy-to-let investments (which often yield 10–12%), hotel investments can produce returns of 100%+, with scalable and often automated systems – provided due diligence and management quality are prioritized.
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