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How He Went From $0 to $200M Using Boutique Hotels | Sujay Mehta E528

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The Rich Somers Report
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Jul 26, 2026
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Summary

Rich talks with Sujay Mehta, an experienced hotel investor who has built a portfolio approaching $200M across branded properties and independent boutique hotels. Sujay shares the decisions, systems, and operational strategies that helped him expand into multiple markets from the ground up. They unpack how branded hotels compare with boutique concepts, what hotel owners are really paying for through franchise agreements, and why property value is driven more by growing net operating income th...