$187M Hotel Portfolio by Age 30: How to Choose the Right Deals, Brands, and Ops Model | Sujay Mehta E39

Thinking about buying or operating a hotel, but not sure where to start?Sujay Mehta built a $187M hospitality portfolio by betting on himself, starting lean, and learning through execution. In this episode, he breaks down what most people get wrong about hotel investing and how you can start smarter.You’ll learn:How to determine which hotel brand fits a deal bestHow the “Mamba Mentality” shaped his risk tolerance and executionWhat he learned by making his first deal a ground-up developmentWhether a boutique hotel can compete with Hilton in your marketHow to add real value to a flagged hotel without a massive renoWhy throwing away bacon could cost you $1M+ at exitThe case for self-management vs hiring a third-party operatorWhether you're analyzing your first hotel deal or looking to scale your portfolio, this one’s packed with tactical insights and real-world lessons.About SujaySujay Mehta is a hotel entrepreneur and real estate investor who built a $187M+ hospitality portfolio before turning 30. A former cancer researcher turned founder, Sujay leads Bloom Ventures—a Columbus-based investment firm focused on boutique and branded hotel development, ground-up builds, and value-add repositioning. He’s known for his creative capital strategies, operational insight, and commitment to hospitality with purpose. Through content, syndications, and strategic partnerships, Sujay helps others scale in the hotel space while staying grounded in family and mission.Connect with SujayLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sujay-mehta-b80411142/Website: https://bloom.ventures/ & https://www.kafafinancial.com/Instagram: @sujmehta , @kafafinancial & @hotelinvestoracademyHave a deal? Send it to us here:https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/28iLM67xiWWNkekg8ONtConnect with Michael on Instagram or LinkedIn.Email Us at [email protected] the Hotel Investor Playbook InstagramInvest with Malama CapitalSubmit a deal