Fairwood Capital, LLC

Overview

Fairwood Capital, LLC is a private real estate investment firm specializing in value creation opportunities within the hospitality sector. The firm employs a fundamental, value-oriented approach to property acquisition and management, focusing on investments with substantial margins of safety and potential for enhancement. The firm's strategy involves acquiring institutional-grade, premium-branded, select-service, extended-stay, and full-service hotels. Fairwood Capital seeks to diversify its portfolio by brand, geographic location, and market segment, aiming to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns while maintaining a diligent focus on capital preservation. Founded by Robert M. Solmson, former CEO and chairman of publicly held RFS Hotel Investors, and Richard Reiss, Jr., chairman of Georgica Advisors and a former RFS board member, Fairwood Capital has been active in the hospitality real estate market since its inception. The firm has a history of acquiring and recapitalizing hospitality real estate and operating platforms, including notable acquisitions such as the Hampton Inn & Suites Memphis Beale Street and the Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Downtown. These acquisitions reflect the firm's commitment to enhancing the value of its investments through strategic management and capital improvements. Fairwood Capital's leadership team includes Co-Managing Partners Bob Solmson and Todd Solmson, Chief Financial Officer Tom Defreece, and Managing Directors Ed Ansbro and Ted Cobbs. Please note that the information provided is based on available sources and may be subject to change.

Investment Focus

• Substantial margin of safety
• Potential for value enhancement
• Capital preservation focus

Portfolio Companies