Ever dreamed of quitting your six-figure job to build real wealth through hotels? This episode shows you what it actually takes.

Tim Ensmann, founder of the T.C. Hotel Fund, shares how he went from tech sales to owning a multi-million-dollar boutique hotel portfolio in under five years. He reveals the sacrifices, systems, and strategies behind turning a $1.5M property into a $4.5M success story. He then shares how you can follow the same path without losing your sanity.

You’ll learn:

• The real moment he knew he couldn’t stay in corporate anymore
• How he used short-term rentals to bridge the gap from W2 to full-time investor
• What it costs (financially and emotionally) to leave a secure job for entrepreneurship
• How to identify the right first project for your goals

This is a step-by-step blueprint from someone who’s actually done what so many people dream of.

Follow and share the Hotel Investor Playbook so more people can learn how to invest in hospitality assets the right way.

About Tim

Tim Ensmann is the founder and managing partner of Boutique Hotel Fund, an investment platform that acquires and repositions boutique hotels across the United States. With a background in corporate sales and strategy, Tim transitioned from tech leadership roles into hospitality investing, where he now helps accredited investors build wealth through experiential real estate. His firm focuses on transforming underperforming properties into design-driven, story-led destinations that deliver both emotional impact and strong financial returns. Through his content and education platforms, Tim is redefining what modern hotel ownership looks like for a new generation of investors.

Connect with Tim

Email: tim@boutiquehotelfund.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/tim-ensmann/

Website: boutiquehotelfund.com/

Instagram: @tim_ensmann and @boutiquehotelguy

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Ever wonder where the money actually goes in a hotel deal?
In this episode, Michael Russell breaks down real estate syndications in plain English. How investors and operators really get paid, what fees are fair, and how to structure deals that build long-term trust.
Whether you’re looking to raise capital for your first project or invest passively, this is the playbook for understanding the math behind every syndication.
You’ll learn:

• The simple breakdown between LPs and GPs and how each gets paid
• How preferred returns, profit splits, and waterfalls actually work
• The most overlooked risk in syndications (and how to avoid it)
• How to structure deals that attract repeat investors
• Why clarity always beats complexity when raising capital

If you’ve ever wanted to peek behind the curtain of a hotel syndication, this episode will make everything finally click. Follow and share the Hotel Investor Playbook so more people can learn how to invest in hospitality assets the right way.

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

When most people say they want to buy a hotel, it’s just talk.

Jacobo Hernandez sold his entire $10M short-term rental portfolio, packed his car, and hit the road for 90 days to find one.

He toured 35 hotels, underwrote 2,000 deals, and slept in random motels across the U.S. before discovering a hidden gem, a 59-room hotel on 10 acres in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, for just $1.2 million.

Now he’s turning it into Forest Springs Hotel & Spa, a wellness-focused retreat with saunas, cold plunges, and outdoor cinemas funded by investors who believed in his vision.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The exact framework he used to identify hot markets and good deals
• How storytelling and video marketing helped him raise $2.5M+ in capital in weeks
• Why focusing on unique, experiential assets can help investors stand out and command higher ADRs

This episode is super interesting and shows what can happen when you go all in!

About Jacobo

Jacobo Hernandez is the founder and CEO of FreedomVest Capital and managing partner at The Vesta Group, where he specializes in transforming undervalued real estate into high-performing boutique hotels and short-term rentals. With expertise in acquisitions, revenue management, and digital marketing, Jacobo has built multimillion-dollar portfolios that merge design-driven hospitality with investor-focused returns. He’s also the author of Short-Term Rental Secrets, a guide to scaling and exiting rental portfolios through data, SEO, and systems. Passionate about education and impact, Jacobo now teaches entrepreneurs how to build scalable hospitality businesses that generate both financial freedom and exceptional guest experiences.

Connect with Jacobo

Website: https://thespringsretreat.space/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobo-hernandez-747299128/

Instagram: @_jacobohernandez_

Tiktok: @jacobohernandez_official

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