EPISODE · Jul 11, 2025 · 1H 6M
JF 3963: The Asset Class That Will Make You Millions That No One is Talking About ft. Hait Patel
from The Best Ever CRE Show · host Joe Fairless
On this episode of Next Level CRE, Matt Faircloth interviews Hait Patel about the hotel asset class—what makes it both a lucrative and overlooked opportunity for real estate investors. Hait shares his personal story of growing up in a motel his parents operated and how that hands-on experience shaped his career. The two compare multifamily to hotel investing, exploring everything from RevPAR and PIP requirements to team culture and operational intensity. They also discuss the potential for cash flow and long-term returns in the limited-service hotel sector, as well as red and green flags when underwriting a hotel deal. Hait Patel Current role: Acquisitions & Underwriting Specialist at DeRosa Group Based in: Minnesota Say hi to them at: LinkedIn Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale at https://www.stamps.com/cre. Thanks to Stamps.com for sponsoring the show! Post your job for free at https://www.linkedin.com/BRE. Terms and conditions apply. Join the Best Ever Community The Best Ever Community is live and growing - and we want serious commercial real estate investors like you inside. It’s free to join, but you must apply and meet the criteria. Connect with top operators, LPs, GPs, and more, get real insights, and be part of a curated network built to help you grow. Apply now at www.bestevercommunity.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On this episode of Next Level CRE, Matt Faircloth interviews Hait Patel about the hotel asset class—what makes it both a lucrative and overlooked opportunity for real estate investors. Hait shares his personal story of growing up in a motel his parents operated and how that hands-on experience shaped his career. The two compare multifamily to hotel investing, exploring everything from RevPAR and PIP requirements to team culture and operational intensity. They also discuss the potential for cash flow and long-term returns in the limited-service hotel sector, as well as red and green flags when underwriting a hotel deal. Hait Patel Current role: Acquisitions & Underwriting Specialist at DeRosa Group Based in: Minnesota Say hi to them at: LinkedIn Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale at https://www.stamps.com/cre. Thanks to Stamps.com for sponsoring the show! Post your job for free at https://www.linkedin.com/BRE. Terms and conditions apply. Join the Best Ever Community The Best Ever Community is live and growing - and we want serious commercial real estate investors like you inside. It’s free to join, but you must apply and meet the criteria. Connect with top operators, LPs, GPs, and more, get real insights, and be part of a curated network built to help you grow. Apply now at www.bestevercommunity.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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