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Columbia's role as South Carolina's capital, home to the University of South Carolina, and Fort Jackson creates steady, diversified demand that's less cyclical than leisure-driven markets.

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8%-10%

Columbia Cap Rates

$50K-$75K

Per-Key Values

100

Avg Room Count

Very High

Buyer Demand

Columbia Hotel Market

Why Columbia Hotels Are Selling

Columbia benefits from three stable demand generators: state government operations, USC's 35,000+ students (plus athletics and events), and Fort Jackson's military training mission. This diversification provides year-round stability.

The market attracts value-oriented investors seeking predictable returns without seasonal volatility. Properties near USC benefit from football weekends and graduation, while Fort Jackson-adjacent hotels capture military travel.

Whether you own a hotel near USC's campus, along I-20/I-26, or serving Fort Jackson Columbia's institutional demand base creates consistent fundamentals.

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Net Operating Income (NOI)

$550,000

Number of Rooms

100

Columbia Cap Rate (8% - 10% typical)

9.0%

Estimated Value

$6,111,111

Value Per Key

$61,111

Columbia market typically trades at 8%-10% cap rates

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Demand Drivers

What Drives Hotel Demand in Columbia

✓State Capitol and government

✓USC (35000+ students and athletics)

✓Fort Jackson military training

✓I-20/I-26 intersection traffic

Market Details

Columbia Hotel Market Profile

Typical Buyer Profile

Value-focused investors, owner-operators, first-time buyers, 1031 exchange

Common Hotel Types

Select-service flags, limited-service interstate, extended stay near Fort Jackson

Seasonality

Steady with USC football and graduation peaks

Key Considerations

Demand generator proximity, government/USC/military mix, I-20/I-26 visibility

Columbia FAQs

Common Questions About Columbia Hotels

What are cap rates for Columbia hotels?

Columbia hotels typically trade at 9.5-11% cap rates. Properties with diversified demand (government + USC + Fort Jackson) perform better than single-source assets.

Who buys hotels in Columbia?

Columbia attracts value-focused investors seeking stability over growth. Owner-operators and first-time hotel buyers find the market's predictability appealing.

How stable is Columbia's hotel market?

Columbia's government, university, and military demand base provides exceptional stability. The market doesn't experience Charleston's highs but avoids Myrtle Beach's seasonal swings.

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