{"id":10635,"date":"2023-12-27T11:27:06","date_gmt":"2023-12-27T19:27:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bonavestcapital.com\/podcast\/?p=10635"},"modified":"2023-12-27T11:27:06","modified_gmt":"2023-12-27T19:27:06","slug":"sa855-activate-your-creativity-in-real-estate-by-investing-in-hospitality-with-gary-spencer-smith","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bonavestcapital.com\/podcast\/sa855-activate-your-creativity-in-real-estate-by-investing-in-hospitality-with-gary-spencer-smith\/","title":{"rendered":"SA855 | Activate Your Creativity in Real Estate by Investing in Hospitality with Gary Spencer-Smith"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"10635\" class=\"elementor elementor-10635\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-292ccb3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"292ccb3\" 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class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae2d8fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ae2d8fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Gary Spencer-Smith<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f00186b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f00186b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you\u2019re thinking of creative ways to invest in real estate, this could be one of the perfect episodes for you! Today, Gary Spencer-Smith will discuss how he came across from single-family to the hospitality industry, the benefits of being creative when running a resort or hostel business, and some tips on structuring these types of investments.<\/p><p>Hit the play button to learn new investing strategies that will set you apart from the competitive environment of real estate!<\/p><p><b>Key Points &amp; Relevant Topics<\/b><\/p><ul><li>The start of Gary\u2019s real estate career start as a single-family investor<\/li><li>Resort: What it is, how it generates revenue, and its operational expenses<\/li><li>How to get investors involved in a resort deal<\/li><li>Seller-financing strategy in a resort investment<\/li><li>How to make creative deals work successfully?<\/li><li>Operation and improvements in a resort or hostel business to increase revenue and reduce expenses<\/li><li>The importance of having the right insurance for your investments<\/li><li>Overcoming mental blocks or self-limiting mindset<\/li><li>Criteria to consider in a good investment market<\/li><\/ul><p><b>Resources &amp; Links<\/b><\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Rich-Dad-Poor-Teach-Middle\/dp\/1612680194\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/bonavestcapital.com\/checklist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apartment Syndication Due Diligence Checklist for Passive Investor<\/a><\/li><\/ul><p><b>About Gary Spencer-Smith<\/b><\/p><p>Gary was born in the UK and started investing in his native country during his time in the Royal Navy, He emigrated to Canada after 11 years of service, which saw him travel all over the world before settling on Vancouver Island. Investing on the island for over ten years now, Gary has won awards from Canadian Real Estate Wealth Magazine and The Real Estate Investment Network for his strategies and success, and been nominated for countless others.\u00a0<\/p><p>Gary enjoys the lifestyle investing in real estate affords him and has a passion for helping others change their financial futures by using real estate as the catalyst.<\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">\u2014<\/span><\/p><div data-id=\"f00186b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div><div><div data-controller=\"convert-links-to-open-in-new-tab\" data-target=\"tabs.panel\" data-tabs-panel=\"description\"><div data-id=\"f00186b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div><div><div data-controller=\"convert-links-to-open-in-new-tab\" data-target=\"tabs.panel\" data-tabs-panel=\"description\"><p><b>To Connect With Us<br \/><\/b>Please visit our website:\u00a0<a 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Today, Gary Spencer-Smith will discuss how he came across from single-family to the hospitality industry, the benefits of being creative when running a resort or hostel business, and some tips on structuring these types of investments. Hit the play button to learn new investing strategies that will set you apart from the competitive environment of real estate! Key Points &amp; Relevant Topics The start of Gary\u2019s real estate career start as a single-family investor Resort: What it is, how it generates revenue, and its operational expenses How to get investors involved in a resort deal Seller-financing strategy in a resort investment How to make creative deals work successfully? Operation and improvements in a resort or hostel business to increase revenue and reduce expenses The importance of having the right insurance for your investments Overcoming mental blocks or self-limiting mindset Criteria to consider in a good investment market Resources &amp; Links Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki Apartment Syndication Due Diligence Checklist for Passive Investor About Gary Spencer-Smith Gary was born in the UK and started investing in his native country during his time in the Royal Navy, He emigrated to Canada after 11 years of service, which saw him travel all over the world before settling on Vancouver Island. Investing on the island for over ten years now, Gary has won awards from Canadian Real Estate Wealth Magazine and The Real Estate Investment Network for his strategies and success, and been nominated for countless others. 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