Buying a hotel is a significant investment that combines real estate ownership with the active management of a high-burn business. Successful buyers typically treat the property less like a "supersized vacation rental" and more like a complex operating entity. 🏗️ 7 Steps to Hotel Ownership

: Value the property based on Net Operating Income (NOI) and metrics like RevPAR (Revenue Per Available Room) rather than just comparable sales.

: Most buyers use SBA 504 or 7(a) loans , which often offer lower down payments (10–15%) and longer terms (up to 25 years).