# The Real Estate Strategy Nobody Is Talking About | Ep. 1,279

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Podcast: [Lifetime Cash Flow Through Real Estate Investing](https://stenobird.com/podcast/lifetime-cash-flow-through-real-estate-investing-909366)
Published: 2026-07-27T13:22:34+00:00
Episode link: https://LifetimeCashflowPodcast.com/the-real-estate-strategy-nobody-is-talking-about-ep-1279-0
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## Resource

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 To find out more about partnering or investing in a multifamily deal: Text Partner to 72345 or email Partner@RodKhleif.com For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com Please Review and Subscribe

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