OCREIA Meeting Info
Boutique Hotel Panel
Thursday June 11th, 2026 6:30PM
Avenue of the Arts Hotel
Join OCREIA for a special June panel discussion on the rapidly growing world of Boutique Hotel Investing, featuring experienced investors and operators Mike Stohler, Bethany LaFlam, and Jennifer Maldonado. This conversation will explore acquisition strategies, financing, operations, branding, guest experience, capital raising, and what makes boutique hospitality a unique and potentially rewarding sector in real estate. Mike Stohler is the co-founder of Gateway Private Equity Group and has owned or operated more than 1,500 units across hotels, multifamily, and residential properties. After pivoting from multifamily into hotels, Mike now focuses exclusively on hotel investing and has expanded internationally into Spain. Bethany LaFlam is a boutique hotel investor, securities attorney, and CEO of Premier Law Group. She has structured more than $6 billion in compliant capital raises for syndicators and fund managers and brings firsthand ownership and operational experience as the visionary behind RÊVE and owner of Mariposa Belize Beach Resort. Jennifer Maldonado brings more than a decade of investing experience across multifamily, development, hospitality, and note investments. She has been involved in deploying more than $150 million across multiple markets and asset classes, offering a practical perspective on real estate investing and capital strategy. Whether you are an active investor, syndicator, hospitality enthusiast, or simply looking to diversify your real estate knowledge, this panel will offer practical insight from experienced professionals in the boutique hotel space. Boutique Hotel Panel Thursday, June 11, 2026 | 6:30 PM Avenue of the Arts Hotel Whether you’re an active investor, syndicator, hospitality enthusiast, or simply looking to diversify your real estate knowledge, this panel promises a dynamic and educational evening with two accomplished women operating at a high level in the industry. 📍 Avenue of the Arts Hotel – Costa Mesa 📅 Thursday, June 11, 2026 🕔 Check-In: 5:00 PM 🕕 Event Starts: 6:00 PM 🎟 Admission: $20 🚗 Parking: $10 Connect with Orange County’s real estate investing community and gain insight into one of the industry’s most exciting niches. #OCREIA #BoutiqueHotelInvesting #HospitalityInvesting #RealEstateInvesting #PassiveInvesting #RealEstateSyndication #WomenInRealEstate #OrangeCountyEvents If you’re looking to diversify beyond traditional rentals or simply curious how boutique hospitality investments really work, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.
Meeting Location:
Avenue of the Arts Hotel3350 Avenue of the Arts
Costa Mesa, CA. 92626 TEL: 714 751 5100
www.avenueoftheartshotel.com