
Welcome to The Hotel Investor Playbook, hosted by real estate investor and hospitality operator Michael Russell. Michael is the co-founder of Malama Capital and Howzit Hostels, and has built a personal real estate portfolio exceeding $20 million.With an operator-first mindset, Michael brings a practical perspective to hotel investing. On the show, he breaks down what it actually takes to scale fro... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 70 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | InvestingBusiness | |||

Most investors think they're building a business, but they're actually building themselves a job. The truth? If you died tomorrow, your "business" would die with you.
A real estate investor who scaled from 80-hour weeks to just 4 hours per month rev... more
Most hotel owners think the only way to reduce OTA dependency is to throw more money at Facebook ads or hire expensive marketing agencies. But the real solution isn't more budget, it's leveraging what you already have: authentic stories and staff who... more
Most first-time motel buyers don't lose money on the purchase price. They lose it by underestimating CapEx, guessing on underwriting, and assuming they can "market" their way to higher occupancy. That's how people get smoked.
In this episode, you'll... more
Think you need hotel operations experience to invest in boutique hotels? That belief may be the only thing standing between you and building serious commercial real estate wealth.
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I absolutely love Hotel Investor Playbook! The format is fantastic—easy to follow, well-structured, and genuinely fun to listen to.
What really sets this podcast apart is how practical and actionable it is. Michael breaks down real hotel investing concepts into clear, usable advice you can actually apply, without the fluff or hype. It feels like sitting down with smart friends who have already done the deals and are telling you exactly what to watch for and how to think about them.
If you’re i... more
Really good stuff coming from Mike and Nate. I appreciate their insight and experience level regarding hotel investing.
Absolutely loving this. So much valuable information. Hope you guys keep creating episodes! I’ve been binging them.
I learned so much from every episode, love it! Thanks for putting this together guys, please don’t stop… at least until my first acquisition LOL
Great podcast for hotel investors. I’m actively trying to transition from STRs to hotel investments and feel this podcasts give tons of great knowledge on breaking into hotel investing. Highly recommend!
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Focusing on the journey of transforming short-term rentals into boutique hotel investments, the content covers a wide array of topics relevant to prospective and current investors in the hospitality sector. Key themes include deal sourcing, capital strategies, operations, and navigating the complex world of hotel investments. Hosts and guests share real-world experiences, insights on market dynamics, technology integration, and best practices in evolving the hospitality landscape. The podcast distinguishes itself by presenting a transparent look at the challenges and successes in hotel investment, making it particularly engaging for listeners eager to gain actionable tips and strategies for effectively entering or scaling within this market... more
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