Beyond Occupancy & ADR: How to Value Boutique Hotels

Tim Ensmann

Published on: 21/09/2026

Learn why group business, memorable amenities, and direct bookings create more boutique hotel value than relying on occupancy and ADR alone.

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Lessons in Hotel Financing: What Falling Out of Financing Twice Taught Us

Tim Ensmann

Published on: 21/09/2026

Learn how to navigate complex hotel financing and lender expectations when scaling an independent boutique property.

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Why I Moved From 20+ Short-Term Rentals to Boutique Hotels

Tim Ensmann

Published on: 12/08/2026

Learn why I moved from 20+ short-term rentals into boutique hotels, and how operations, branding, amenities, and NOI can create greater real estate value.

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How We Turned a $1.5M Boutique Hotel Into a $4.5M Asset

Tim Ensmann

Published on: 12/08/2026

Learn how we transformed The Pinetree Hotel from a $1.5M acquisition into a $4.5M+ asset through repositioning, amenities, direct bookings, group business, and better operations.

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