Let’s face it—every investment comes with risk.
But for accredited investors exploring real estate, especially in hotels and senior living, understanding the specific risks (and how to mitigate them) is the key to long-term success.
At Moneil Investment Group, we’ve raised capital for dozens of projects and learned what can go wrong—and how to prevent it.
Let’s dive into the Top 5 risks and the smart investor strategies to reduce them.
Risk #1: Operational Complexity
- Hotel Pitfall: Managing 24/7 front desk, staff turnover, OTA channels, maintenance.
- Senior Housing Pitfall: Caregiver schedules, compliance, health inspections.
Mitigation:
We only invest in deals with vertically integrated operations—in-house teams and proven management processes. For senior housing, we favor smaller, boutique homes with consistent staffing and lower turnover. For hotels, we focus on branded operations with automated systems.
Risk #2: Regulatory Overload in Senior Living
Senior living is highly regulated at the state and local level.
Mitigation:
We only acquire properties with proper licensing in place, or we work closely with our licensing consultants to ensure compliance before launch. Our team proactively monitors changing laws and implements best practices to stay ahead.
Risk #3: Revenue Volatility in Hotels
Hotels are sensitive to:
- Seasonality
- Travel trends
- Group cancellations
Mitigation:
We invest in branded, limited-service hotels with strong weekday corporate traffic and weekend family bookings. We also underwrite with conservative RevPAR projections and build in reserves for lean quarters.
Risk #4: Staffing Challenges
Labor shortages are real—in both sectors.
Mitigation:
Our operators implement retention bonuses, fair wages, and cross-training systems. We also utilize technology like mobile check-in (hotels) and automated medication tracking (RALs) to reduce staff dependency.
Risk #5: Overpaying or Underwriting Too Aggressively
Many investors chase “hot” markets without understanding what makes a deal truly work.
Mitigation:
At Moneil, we underwrite conservatively, plan for longer holds, and stress-test every deal with higher expenses and lower revenue. We share our full underwriting with investors during webinars—so you see exactly how your money is protected.
The Bottom Line: Risk Is Manageable—with the Right Sponsor
When you partner with an experienced sponsor like Vinney Chopra, you’re not guessing.
You’re following a proven process for:
- Capital protection
- Realistic returns
- Compliance and transparency
- Professional operations
- And most importantly—peace of mind.
Want to See How We Structure Safer Investments?
Book your free 20-minute strategy call with Vinney (Smile) Chopra, CEO of Moneil Investment Group.
Learn how we:
- Select risk-adjusted hotel and senior housing assets
- Shield investor capital with intelligent deal structuring
- Use bonus depreciation to maximize after-tax returns