The Hotel Investor Playbook
Welcome to The Hotel Investor Playbook, hosted by real estate investors and hospitality experts Michael Russell and Nathan St Cyr. As the founders of Malama Capital and Howzit Hostels, Michael and Nathan have a wealth of experience in owning and operating boutique hotels, hostels, and other experien...
Recent Episodes
April 1, 2025
Olympic Discipline, Million-Dollar Loss, and Building a Hospitality Portfolio | Adam G Dailey E24
From Olympic Trials to Losing Millions—And Bouncing Back With a Boutique Hotel Empire In this episode of Hotel Investor Playbook , Mike and Nate are joined by Adam Dailey, a former 5x All-American athlete turned hospitality i...
March 25, 2025
From Motel Renovation to 300K Followers: The Innvestors Story | Brett McManus E23
What happens when two young investors decide to buy a rundown motel, renovate it themselves, and document the entire journey online? For Brett and Casey McManus—creators of the viral Instagram account Innvestors —it led to a ...
March 18, 2025
Ground-Up Boutique Hotel Development in San Francisco - High Risk, Higher Reward? | Mike Demson E22
Could you really buy a hotel development site in Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco—at a fire-sale price—and turn it into a boutique hotel with a projected value over $11 million? That’s the plan today’s guest, Mike Demson, is ...
March 11, 2025
What It Takes to Build a Revolutionary Hospitality Business | Brian Meyer E21
What if your next hospitality investment didn’t sit on land? In this episode, Mike and Nate sit down with Brian Meyer, founder and CEO of Flow Home—a luxury floating home rental business redefining waterfront living. We explo...
March 4, 2025
Cost Segregation Made Simple: Unlock Massive Tax Savings in Real Estate | Brian Bigham E20
“Do you enjoy paying taxes? Would you like to learn how to keep more of your hard earned money? In this episode of The Hotel Investor Playbook , Mike and Nate sit down with Brian Bigham, Vice President at Madison Specs and al...
Feb. 25, 2025
From First Responder to Ground-Up Developer: An Inspiring Journey | Andrew Owlett E19
Ever dreamt of creating your luxury resort from scratch? In this episode, we’re diving deep into the world of ground-up hospitality development with Andrew Owlett, a visionary building a boutique wellness resort in Virginia— ...
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