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Mike Stohler - Why Hotels Are Better Than Multifamily
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Welcome to our latest episode!
Ready to maximize your hotel's cash flow potential? Join host Bronson Hill and co-host Nate Hambrick for a dynamic conversation with Mike Stohler, a former Navy ops specialist and airline pilot turned real estate and hotel investor. Recorded in late April 2025, this episode traces Mike’s journey from owning 1,500 multifamily units to mastering hotel investments over the past nine years. After a lucrative 1031 exchange exit, Mike partnered with a seasoned hotel operator to learn the ropes, now owning limited-service cash cows like Motel 6 and high-end lifestyle brands in Scottsdale and Spain. Learn why hotels outperform multifamily with 10-15% cap rates, how cost segregation yields massive tax savings (like $1.24M on a $5M hotel), and how AI-driven automation—like towel-delivering robots—reduces staffing needs. Mike shares risk mitigation strategies, from aligning with experienced operators to splitting land and operations LLCs, plus insights on navigating tariffs and a potential recession.
From high-yield deals to centuries-old castles, Mike’s path will inspire you to think beyond conventional real estate and seize bigger opportunities.
TIMESTAMPS
00:50 - Guest introduction: Mike Stohler
02:01 - Mike’s journey: From multifamily to hotels
04:59 - Why hotels? Surge pricing and business status
08:28 - Learning curve: Partnering with experienced operators
10:27 - AI automation: Robots and kiosks in hotels
12:29 - Hotel types: Limited-service vs. lifestyle brands
16:50 - Risk mitigation: Location and franchise flexibility
19:37 - Turnaround risks: Low occupancy and operator scrutiny
23:01 - Land ownership: LLC splits for tax and liability
26:38 - Cash flow edge: 10-15% cap rates vs. multifamily
30:59 - Cost segregation: Massive tax savings in hotels
33:14 - Lifestyle hotels: Boutique castles in Spain
35:37 - COVID resilience: Military mindset in crisis
38:09 - Future outlook: Tariffs, recession, and opportunities
41:13 - How to connect with Mike
Connect with the Guest:
Website: https://www.gatewaype.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelstohler/
#HotelInvesting
#CashFlow
#RealEstate
#LifestyleHotels
#CostSegregation
#BusinessMindset
#PassiveIncome
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