When an accredited investor puts capital into a real estate syndication, one question rises above all:
“How is my money protected if things don’t go as planned?”
At Moneil Investment Group, that’s the question we answer before we ever take a dime.
Because we don’t just structure hotel deals for upside—we structure them for downside protection first.
Here’s how.
1. Preferred Returns = You Get Paid First
Before the sponsor takes a share of profits, you—the investor—are first in line.
We typically offer a 6%–8% preferred return. This means:
- If the property earns 8%, you get 8%.
- If it earns 10%, you get 8%, and we split the extra 2%.
- If it earns 5%, you get the full 5% and we get nothing.
That’s a clear alignment of interests—and one reason so many investors trust us repeatedly.
 2. Equity Cushion = Built-In Protection Layer
In our hotel deals, we often contribute our own capital as co-investors. That creates an equity buffer that absorbs shocks before your capital is affected.
Example:
If we raise $10M and we co-invest $2M, then if the property declines by 15%, your capital is still protected by our buffer.
This “skin in the game” matters more than a slick pitch.
3. Conservative Underwriting = Reality-Based Numbers
Here’s what we DON’T do:
- Inflate occupancy
- Guess at future room rates
- Assume perfect construction timelines
Instead, we:
- Use actual trailing-12 data from the hotel
- Forecast renovation disruptions and ramp-up periods
- Build in reserves and vacancy buffers
This means your investment isn’t riding on optimism—it’s riding on well-tested numbers.
4. Renovations That Create Forced Appreciation
Unlike stocks, real estate can be improved for higher value.
Our hotel deals often include a $2–$4M renovation budget to:
- Modernize rooms
- Enhance lobby and event spaces
- Improve signage and landscaping
- Elevate the brand perception (and therefore the ADR)
Once improvements are completed, we reposition the property to charge more and refinance—often returning a chunk of investor capital early.
5. Exit Flexibility = Multiple Profit Paths
We always build 3 exit options:
- Hold and cash flow
- Refinance and return capital
- Sell at peak value for equity upside
We don’t lock you into one rigid outcome. We stay agile—so your capital is protected and optimized.
Final Thoughts: The Best Structures Balance Risk and Reward
Great hotel deals don’t just “make money.”
They’re engineered for stability, aligned incentives, and tax-advantaged growth.
As a passive investor, your job isn’t to operate the asset.
Your job is to partner with a sponsor who understands structure—and puts you first.
Want to Review Our Latest Investor-Friendly Hotel Deal?
Join Vinney (Smile) Chopra, CEO of Moneil Investment Group, for a personal 20-minute strategy call.
We’ll show you:
- The capital stack for our current value-add hotel fund
- How we prioritize LP capital in every structure
- How you can start earning passive income—and shielding taxes