The Hotel Investor Playbook
Welcome to The Hotel Investor Playbook, hosted by real estate investors and hospitality experts Michael Russell and Nathan St Cyr. As the founders of Malama Capital and Howzit Hostels, Michael and Nathan have a wealth of experience in owning and operating boutique hotels, hostels, and other experiential lodging properties. With over $30 million in real estate investments, including short-term rentals, long-term rentals, commercial retail, and hospitality properties, they bring a unique perspective on how to turn passion-driven investments into financial freedom.
In this podcast, they share their roadmap for transitioning from traditional real estate investments to boutique hotels, offering listeners the insights and strategies needed to succeed in this niche market. Whether you're looking to learn about identifying the right property, managing operations, or understanding the financial complexities of boutique hotel ownership, The Hotel Investor Playbook has you covered.
Join Michael and Nathan each week as they document their journey towards building a $400 million real estate-based business and bring you along for the ride. Subscribe now and start turning your real estate investment dreams into reality.
The Hotel Investor Playbook
Syndication Simplified: The Strategy That Builds Generational Wealth | Desiree Doubrox E41
Ever wondered how people raise millions to buy real estate without using their own money?
In this episode, Desiree Doubrox breaks down the world of syndication and how she built an eight-figure fund while empowering hundreds of others to do the same. Whether you're new to investing or ready to raise capital for your first deal, this conversation simplifies the path to building generational wealth.
You’ll learn:
- What syndication really is and how it applies beyond real estate
- How to gain credibility even if you’re brand new
- Why experienced operators want to partner with beginners
- The right mindset for raising capital
- How to structure your first deal (and avoid legal pitfalls)
If you want to master the skill of using other people’s money to build lasting wealth, this is the episode to start with.
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About Desiree
Desiree Doubrox is a seasoned real estate investor, broker, and syndicator with over 30 years of experience in the industry. She is the founder and CEO of HomWork, a co-living and co-working platform designed for professional women and remote workers. Through her $10 million fund partnership with Outsite, she’s scaling lifestyle-driven properties that combine community, productivity, and passive income. Desiree is also an educator, hosting workshops like “Syndications Simplified” to empower others, especially women, to build wealth through collaborative real estate investing.
Connect with Desiree
Email: desiree@homwork.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/desireedoubrox/
Website: https://www.homwork.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homworklive/
Connect with Michael:
Invest with Malama Capital: malama-capital.com/invest
Submit a deal: https://www.malama-capital.com/deal-submission
Instagram: @the_hotel_investor_playbook
Contact Us: info@hotelinvestorplaybook.com