Operator · Investor · Hospitality Real Estate

I build premium hospitality assets — and write about winning in this market.

For two decades, I've owned and operated real estate. The last seven years have been about transforming distinctive properties into top-performing short-term rental and boutique hospitality assets — and helping serious operators and investors do the same.

Jonathan Pacilio

Hemingway Estates · Banner Elk, NC

Three Doors

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i.
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Honest essays on hospitality real estate, short-term rental strategy, and what separates the operators who'll win this cycle from those who won't. New writing every few weeks.

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ii.
Work With Me

Short Term Dojo — a selective coaching and mastermind program for serious operators ready to build top-performing properties. Application-based. Limited capacity.

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iii.
Invest Alongside

Pacilio Capital — deal-by-deal investment partnerships in hospitality real estate for accredited investors. By introduction only. Currently sourcing.

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I only play to win.
Not just compete.

— The Operating Principle

The Writing

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May 2026

The Honest Truth About Short-Term Rentals in 2026

7 min read
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What I Look For When I Buy a Hospitality Asset

Forthcoming
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Why I Manage My Own Properties Instead of Hiring Big-Box

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