Investment Criteria

The acquisition box

The profile we pursue. Discipline we uphold.

70-140 keys

The right scale for institutional demand and efficient operations.

Select-service / limited-service

Focused service model with durable demand and operational simplicity.

Texas growth markets

High-growth MSAs and submarkets with strong fundamentals.

7-10% cap rate

Attractive risk-adjusted returns in resilient lodging markets.

Below replacement cost

Acquire below replacement cost to create embedded value.

Positive in-place cash flow

Current cash flow that supports the investment from day one.

Operational upside

Clear paths to lift revenue, improve margins and drive asset value.

Limited deferred maintenance

Well-maintained assets with minimal immediate capital requirements.

Stable operating history

Consistent performance through market cycles with a track record of reliability.

Target hotel profile

Investment Criteria

The acquisition box

The profile we pursue. Discipline we uphold.

70-140 keys

The right scale for institutional demand and efficient operations.

Select-service / limited-service

Focused service model with durable demand and operational simplicity.

Texas growth markets

High-growth MSAs and submarkets with strong fundamentals.

7-10% cap rate

Attractive risk-adjusted returns in resilient lodging markets.

Below replacement cost

Acquire below replacement cost to create embedded value.

Positive in-place cash flow

Current cash flow that supports the investment from day one.

Operational upside

Clear paths to lift revenue, improve margins and drive asset value.

Limited deferred maintenance

Well-maintained assets with minimal immediate capital requirements.

Stable operating history

Consistent performance through market cycles with a track record of reliability.

The Discipline

Every acquisition

must stand on its own merits. We pursue hotels that fit our box. We pass on the rest.
PursueFits the box
PassDoes not fit

Select-service / limited-service

Focused on efficient, resilient brands.

70-140 keys

The institutional sweet spot.

Texas growth markets

Disciplined expansion in proven demand drivers.

7-10% cap rate

Built-in margin of safety.

Positive in-place cash flow

Performing today, not promised tomorrow.

Operational upside

Clear, executable path to improve.

Limited deferred maintenance

Well-maintained, capital-light.

Stable history

Consistent operating track record.

Distressed turnarounds

High risk, uncertain outcomes.

Heavy deferred maintenance

Capital intensive, execution risk.

Speculative cash flow

Pro forma dependent, not proven.

Weak submarkets

Limited demand or encumbered supply.

No operational path

No clear way to create value.

Outside the acquisition box

Wrong asset, wrong market, wrong time.

The Discipline

Everyacquisition

must stand on its own merits. We pursue hotels that fit our box. We pass on the rest.

Pursue Fits the box

  1. Select / limited-serviceFocused on efficient, resilient brands.
  2. 70-140 keysThe institutional sweet spot.
  3. Texas growth marketsProven demand drivers.
  4. 7-10% cap rateBuilt-in margin of safety.
  5. Positive in-place cash flowPerforming today.
  6. Operational upsideClear path to improve.

Pass Does not fit

  1. Distressed turnaroundsHigh risk, uncertain outcomes.
  2. Heavy deferred maintenanceCapital intensive.
  3. Speculative cash flowPro forma dependent.
  4. Weak submarketsLimited or encumbered demand.
  5. No operational pathNo clear way to create value.
  6. Outside the boxWrong asset, market or time.

Brokers & Sellers

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