Hotel Assets: The Dark Horse in Real Estate Investing

Dancong 'Dannie' Li | October 21, 2024

By Dancong 'Dannie' Li , Jingjianxiong 'Charlie' Shi , Monique Rosszell Introduction Once considered the 'underdog' in the world of real estate investing, the hotel sector has experienced a remarkable resurgence over the past decade, with a particularly significant upturn since 2021, driven by the surge of pent-up demand resulting from the pandemic. Hotels were often perceived as risky investments due to their seasonality and reliance on short-term leases (i.e., daily rentals). In comparison, the multifamily and office sectors have often been considered safer real estate investments due to the stability of rental income, their resilien...