The Real Estate Strategy Nobody Is Talking About | Ep. 1,279
Lifetime Cash Flow Through Real Estate InvestingShow Notes
Dr. Alexander C. Cartwright is a Ph.D. economist, former Associate Professor and Chair of the Management Department at Ferris State University, and CEO and Co-Founder of HotelSHIFT Holdings. He specializes in acquiring distressed hotels below replacement cost and converting them into workforce housing, with more than 500 units currently under conversion and another 500+ in the pipeline across markets including Denver, Houston, and Grand Rapids. A published economist and member of the Mackinac Center's Board of Scholars, Alexander combines academic expertise with innovative real estate investing to create affordable housing without relying on government subsidies or tax credits.
Here's some of the topics we covered:
From Economics Professor to Hotel Conversion Investor
Why Converting Distressed Hotels Beats Traditional Multifamily
Finding Massive Value in Workforce Housing Conversions
The Strategy Behind Buying Cheap Hotels and Creating Affordable Housing
Real Deal Breakdowns From Houston to Denver
Why Hotels Fail and Create Incredible Investment Opportunities
Inflation AI and the Future of Real Estate Investing
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