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3½ years ago, I left the University of Wisconsin-Madison, no longer able to pursue a path that didn't fuel my passion. 

I returned to my roots: hotels, a cornerstone of my childhood.

At four, my life revolved around the family-run motel in Iowa; we lived there, and I immersed myself in its operation. 

This upbringing taught me the hospitality industry's intricacies and the value of stellar customer service.

Fast-forward, and the former biology student pivoted to economics, joining a commercial real estate firm, taking my childhood pastime from nostalgia to career. In under two years, without formal education in the field, I landed a Senior Analyst role - proof that passion, knowledge, and experience are formidable assets.

Now, I’m committed to sharing what I’ve learned and helping others learn about this powerful asset class.

If commercial real estate, hotels, and hospitality pique your interest, follow my content for weekly insights and career boosters.

-Hemal

Hemal Patel

I specialize in turning complex data into clear, actionable insights that drive smarter investment decisions. 

Over the past year, I’ve been focused on scaling The Fractional Analyst, a platform that helps real estate investors and operators harness financial and operational analytics to maximize performance. In parallel, I’ve led the development of CoreCast, an AI-driven analytics solution designed to automate reporting and forecasting for real estate portfolios.

My work centers on bridging the gap between data, technology, and investment strategy. Whether it’s streamlining financial reporting, building automated decision-making tools, or optimizing portfolio performance, I’m passionate about creating solutions that eliminate inefficiencies and empower better decision-making.

I’m always open to connecting with investors, operators, and technologists who are solving big problems in real estate and finance.

I write about real estate underwriting and financing, development, acquisitions, asset management, macro and microeconomics, and enjoy engaging with my audience.

To leverage my education and professional training, I enjoy consulting, developing educational materials, and mentoring.

Our family enjoys traveling, exploring nature, baking during the holidays, and living a life full of joy. Other than the fact that I love my industry, I am working to build a fortune for my family and to serve others.

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