🏨 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:
✅ How he financed his $3.6M hotel deal with 75% bank financing
✅ The $100K revenue increase that added $1.4M in value
✅ How he built a 100% direct booking strategy (no OTAs!)
✅ Staffing challenges & using visa programs for seasonal workers
✅ 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.

🔗 Connect with Ryan & Learn More:
👉 Instagram: @FiveGablesInn
👉 Website: https://fivegablesinn.com/

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Website: www.hotelinvestorplaybook.com

Interested in investing with Mike and Nate? Visit Malama-Capital.com for more information.

Luxury glamping—game-changing investment or overhyped trend?

In this episode of The Hotel Investor Playbook, we sit down with Edward Haynes, a specialist in unique stays and experiential lodging, to unpack the massive growth in luxury outdoor hospitality.

We cover:

✅ Why glamping demand is skyrocketing (and if it’s sustainable)

✅ How unique stays can outperform traditional hotels in revenue

✅ What it really takes to develop a profitable glamping site

✅ The biggest mistakes investors make in this space

✅ How major hospitality brands are eyeing this market

If you’re an investor, operator, or just fascinated by the future of hospitality, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss!

🔗 Connect with Edward & Learn More:

👉 EJH Distribution: www.ejhdistribution.com

👉 Posh Outdoors: https://posh.dealpage.io/

Connect with Mike and Nate:

Instagram: @the_hotel_investor_playbook
Website: www.hotelinvestorplaybook.com

Interested in investing with Mike and Nate? Visit Malama-Capital.com for more information.

Do you feel like you’re always busy but never really making progress? In this episode of The Hotel Investor Playbook, we explore how to transform your vision into reality by cutting through the noise and focusing on what truly matters.

Join Mike and Nate as they share their proven four-step process for executing your 2025 goals: from crafting a clear and compelling vision to creating accountability structures, setting measurable objectives, and tracking progress with a weekly scorecard.

Whether you’re just starting out or scaling your hospitality business, these practical strategies will help you eliminate bottlenecks, empower your team, and move forward with confidence. Stop working harder and start working smarter—tune in now!

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Connect with Mike and Nate:

Instagram: @the_hotel_investor_playbook
Website: www.hotelinvestorplaybook.com

Interested in investing with Mike and Nate? Visit Malama-Capital.com for more information.