Thinking about buying or operating a hotel, but not sure where to start?

Sujay Mehta built a $187M hospitality portfolio by betting on himself, starting lean, and learning through execution. In this episode, he breaks down what most people get wrong about hotel investing and how you can start smarter.

You’ll learn:

• How to determine which hotel brand fits a deal best
• How the “Mamba Mentality” shaped his risk tolerance and execution
• What he learned by making his first deal a ground-up development
• Whether a boutique hotel can compete with Hilton in your market
• How to add real value to a flagged hotel without a massive reno
• Why throwing away bacon could cost you $1M+ at exit
• The case for self-management vs hiring a third-party operator

Whether you're analyzing your first hotel deal or looking to scale your portfolio, this one’s packed with tactical insights and real-world lessons.

About Sujay

Sujay Mehta is a hotel entrepreneur and real estate investor who built a $187M+ hospitality portfolio before turning 30. A former cancer researcher turned founder, Sujay leads Bloom Ventures—a Columbus-based investment firm focused on boutique and branded hotel development, ground-up builds, and value-add repositioning. He’s known for his creative capital strategies, operational insight, and commitment to hospitality with purpose. Through content, syndications, and strategic partnerships, Sujay helps others scale in the hotel space while staying grounded in family and mission.

Connect with Sujay

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sujay-mehta-b80411142/

Website: https://bloom.ventures/ & https://www.kafafinancial.com/

Instagram: @sujmehta , @kafafinancial & @hotelinvestoracademy

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