Buying A Motel May 2026

Jack and Sarah Miller decided to trade their high-speed corporate lives for a 14-room roadside motel in the Catskills. They were tired of the 9-to-5 grind and wanted a business they could run together while living on-site.

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: Hire specialized professionals (brokers, accountants, solicitors) who understand the hospitality industry. Jack and Sarah Miller decided to trade their

The process began with months of searching for the right property. They finally found the "Blue Pine Motor Lodge," a mid-century building that had seen better days. The owner was ready to retire and offered a competitive price, but the Millers knew they had to be careful. The owner was ready to retire and offered