How to Scale to 4 Hospitality Properties Without Raising Millions in Capital | Sam Degenhard E70

How to Scale to 4 Hospitality Properties Without Raising Millions in Capital | Sam Degenhard E70

February 10, 2026 · 56 min

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This episode explores how to scale a hospitality portfolio using the OpCo-PropCo model without the need for significant capital investment.

What if there's a way to scale a hospitality portfolio without having to own the real estate? For operators looking to grow quickly without raising millions in equity or navigating complex bank financing, the OpCo-PropCo model offers a compelling alternative path. In this episode, you'll discover how to build a hospitality brand by leasing properties instead of buying them, command premium ADRs without real estate risk, and scale across multiple markets using the OpCo-PropCo model. An outdoor...

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Host: Michael Russell

Guest: Sam Degenhard

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