Turning a 1,000 Year Old Castle into a Profitable Hotel: Michael Stohler's Journey from Pilot to Investor

Radical Hospitality Show

In this episode of the Radical Hospitality Show, host Zeke Freeman dives deep into the fascinating journey of Michael Stohler, co-founder of Gateway Private Equity Group. From his beginnings as a Navy veteran and commercial airline pilot to building a thriving career in real estate and hospitality, Mike shares his invaluable lessons learned along the way. Discover how he transitioned from multifamily real estate to high-return hotel investments, the secrets to structuring successful deals, and his latest boutique hotel project in Spain. Packed with tips, inspiration, and actionable advice for aspiring investors, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in real estate and hospitality.
Connect with Mike via his website (https://www.gatewaype.com/) or listen to his podcast (https://www.therichergeek.com/podcast-page)
00:00 - Introduction to Radical Hospitality
00:07 - Meet Mike Stoler: From Pilot to Real Estate
00:23 - Transitioning to Hospitality: Why Hotels?
01:10 - Key Lessons from Real Estate Failures
02:30 - Strategies for Scaling a Real Estate Portfolio
08:00 - The Unique Challenges of Hotel Investments
20:00 - Spain Boutique Hotel Project: Vision & Strategy
35:00 - Advice for Aspiring Real Estate Investors

Connect with Zeke Freeman:
Instagram: @zekefreeman_rootarchitecture and @rootarchitecture
YouTube: @rootarchitecture
Facebook: @RootArchitectureandDevelopment
LinkedIn: Zeke Freeman
X/Twitter: @zfreemanroot
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