I changed my brand of coffee. 

A few key things you’ll want to focus on are:RevPAR (Revenue Per Available Room) – the core metric for valuing operations.Occupancy trends and ADR (Average Daily Rate) – these drive your revenue projections.Expense ratio and management structure – smaller motels can run at 40–50% expenses, while flagged hotels can be much leaner with scale.CapEx and reposition potential – if it’s a rehab, understanding brand standards and conversion costs (for example, turning an independent motel into a soft-branded flag) can make or break the deal.My partner and I have underwritten several hotel/motel projects in the Los Angeles area, so I’m happy to share some insight into how we typically structure the analysis and what lenders look for in this space.

and... i suspect that the cash on cash return on a brand new 400K duplex is probably going to be pretty darn low. 

You are paying top dollar and as soon as you drive off the lot it may depreciate especially if there are brand new alternatives for sale and things still break or don't function even early on. 

It's actually one of the reason why I wanted to get on the bigger pockets platform so I'd love to pick your brain.Our team is buying mainly Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt branded hotels with some sort of value add component (preferably operational).

If you’re still relying 100% on Airbnb for your midterm rentals, you’re leaving a lot of control — and profit — on the table.Here’s what’s worked for me and my coaching clients:-Create a simple branded site (even a Google Business page helps).

Every model has strengths:• KW has strong early training• Coldwell Banker offers a recognizable brand and structure• Local mom-and-pop brokerages can give hands-on mentorship• Models like eXp offer flexibility and national reach  We moved to eXp recently because it opened the door for national expansion, especially for investor-focused agents, but that does not mean it is the right fit for everyone.

I'm brand new on here, and I am here to learn from others!

Is it beneficial to complete a CBA on brand-new units?

New construction can be a great option since there are usually fewer surprises with a brand-new build.