What happens when you leave a high-paying tech job, move across the country, and live in a spider-filled hotel just to get your dream off the ground?

In this episode of Beyond the Deal, Michael sits down with real estate investor and operator Tim Ensmann, who shares how he went from corporate sales to building a thriving boutique hotel portfolio, starting with the bold decision to live on-site during a full renovation.

Tim talks about:

• The real numbers behind long-term rentals vs. boutique hotels
• Why Airbnbs capped his potential and how hotels unlocked real value
• The $20K booking that changed everything
• Lessons learned from managing renovations, guest experiences, and investor capital
• Scaling up without losing the magic of experience-first hospitality

Whether you're a passive investor or an aspiring operator, this episode dives deep into what it really takes to build a hospitality brand from scratch and how to know when it’s time to go all in.

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