In this episode of the Directed IRA Podcast, I sat down with Adam Hooper and Ryan Sudek from Sage Investment Group to dive into a high-impact real estate strategy: converting underutilized hotels into naturally affordable housing. We explored how this model delivers strong investor returns while addressing the affordable housing crisis—without relying on government subsidies. With over 20 successful conversions and more in the pipeline, this episode is packed with insights on real estate investing, IRA strategies, and wealth-building opportunities. If you're passionate about doing good while making money, you won't want to miss this conversation. 0:00 - Intro - Real Estate Supply, Demand & Affordability Crisis 0:30 - Meet Sage Investment Group & Their Mission 1:43 - Why Hotels? A Strategic Conversion Model Explained 6:13 - First Hotel Deal Case Study: Tucson Conversion 10:11 - Why Not Office Conversions? Key Challenges 12:05 - Investment Returns Without Sacrificing Impact 15:15 - Deals That Didn’t Work and Why 20:26 - Big Wins: Texas Hotel Acquisitions for Half Price 23:09 - Hotel Industry Distress & The Patel Effect 25:13 - Post-COVID Shifts in Hospitality and Opportunity 27:06 - Using Self-Directed IRAs in Real Estate 30:17 - Evergreen Fund Structure & Diversification Benefits 31:54 - Liquidity & Exiting the Fund 33:08 - 1031 Exchange Strategy Using a 721 UpREIT 36:45 - Active Value Creation vs. Passive Investing 38:06 - Is Now a Good Time to Invest in Real Estate? 40:22 - Supply Forecasting & Conversions Market Potential 44:27 - Personal Motivations & Building Investor Access 48:31 - How M&A Skills Transfer to Real Estate 51:18 - Fund Performance, Notes, and Final Investment Terms 53:59 - How to Learn More & Get Involved 👉 Want to learn more or invest? Visit sageinvestment.com/IRA for details on how Sage Investment Group helps turn underutilized hotels into high-yield, naturally affordable housing. 📩 Have questions or ready to connect? Email
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