Chelsea Middleton is the podcast guest for this week.

She is a seasoned real estate investor who has successfully transitioned from flipping houses to running a thriving short-term rental business.

With over 12 years of experience under her belt, Chelsea has honed her skills in property renovation and interior design to create unique, instagrammable spaces for her guests.

Alongside her husband, Kyle Ford, they have recently purchased and renovated a 15-unit motel property, showcasing their expertise in the hospitality industry.

Known for her eye for design and ability to navigate the challenges of renovating during a pandemic, Chelsea is a valuable resource for hospitality entrepreneurs seeking to explore different financing strategies for their businesses.

In this episode, you will learn about:

• Discover the benefits of shifting from traditional real estate investing to a thriving short-term rentals business.
  
• Uncover innovative financing strategies to successfully acquire a 15-unit motel property.
  
• Learn how to craft a distinct, tropical-themed motel experience that keeps guests coming back.
  
• Harness the power of social media and influencer marketing to boost your hospitality business.
  
• Find effective solutions to overcome pandemic-induced challenges during motel renovations and operations.
  

Key Moments in this Episode:


00:00:00 – Introduction,
00:04:22 – Purchasing a Motel
00:14:55 – Pandemic Impact,
00:15:59 – Rental Business During Pandemic,
00:19:17 – Marketing Strategies,
00:23:22 – Centralized Booking System,
00:27:58 – Content Creators,
00:30:21 – Real Estate Event,
00:32:39 – Challenges of Running a Motel,
00:33:50 – Hiring Seasonal Staff,

Get in Touch with Chelsea:

• Website: https://www.stayatthekiwi.com/
  
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stayatthekiwi/ 
  
• Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseainparadise/
  
  

Grand Bent REI Social Networking Weekend: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/grand-bend-rei-social-networking-weekend-tickets-568359076297

This episode has been brought to you in part by:

 

• Dalia Barsoum, Streetwise Mortgages – https://streetwisemortgages.com
  
• Mid Term Rentals – https://midtermrentalproperties.com
  
• Wyse Construction – https://www.wyseconstruction.ca
  
• US Properties – https://www.usproperties.ca
  
• Andrew Choubeta – https://caveatlegalservices.cliogrow.com/book
  
• Inspire Beach Resort – https://inspirebeachresort.com
  
• Jamil Rahemtula – https://jamilrahemtula.com
  
• Sell Rent Stay – https://www.sellrentstay.com