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Why is the Smart Money (Blackstone) Investing in the Extended Stays and You Should Too
Summary
This video breaks down why Blackstone's multi-billion dollar investment in Extended Stay America signals a massive opportunity for individual landlords to pivot toward mid-term and extended stay rentals. Al Williamson highlights how this niche outperformed traditional hotels during the pandemic, maintaining 73% occupancy while the rest of the industry struggled at 42%.
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