Feb. 11, 2025

Buying, Financing & Operating a Seasonal Boutique Hotel | Ryan Edwards E17

Buying, Financing & Operating a Seasonal Boutique Hotel | Ryan Edwards E17

🏨 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.

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