Fort Moore Hotel SpecialistVery High Demand

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Columbus is dominated by Fort Moore (formerly Fort Benning) one of the Army's largest training installations creating steady military-driven demand similar to Fayetteville's Fort Liberty market.

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8%-10%

Columbus Cap Rates

$50K-$75K

Per-Key Values

100

Avg Room Count

Very High

Buyer Demand

Columbus Hotel Market

Why Columbus Hotels Are Selling

Fort Moore's infantry and armor training mission generates consistent demand from soldiers, military families, and visitors. This creates occupancy patterns largely insulated from economic cycles.

Extended stay properties perform well given military transition periods and contractor assignments. The market attracts investors seeking predictable cash flow in a recession-resistant demand environment.

Whether you own an extended stay property, a select-service flag, or a limited-service hotel serving Fort Moore the military demand base provides reliable fundamentals.

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Net Operating Income (NOI)

$550,000

Number of Rooms

100

Columbus Cap Rate (8% - 10% typical)

9.0%

Estimated Value

$6,111,111

Value Per Key

$61,111

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

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Demand Drivers

What Drives Hotel Demand in Columbus

✓Fort Moore (major Army training base)

✓Military family relocations and visitors

✓Defense contractors

✓Aflac headquarters and Kia manufacturing

Market Details

Columbus Hotel Market Profile

Typical Buyer Profile

Owner-operators familiar with military markets, extended stay specialists, value investors

Common Hotel Types

Extended stay, select-service flags, limited-service military corridor

Seasonality

Exceptionally steady year-round due to military demand

Key Considerations

Military demand understanding, extended stay performance, condition, proximity to base gates

Columbus FAQs

Common Questions About Columbus Hotels

What are cap rates for Columbus hotels?

Columbus hotels typically trade at 10-12% cap rates. Extended stay properties with strong military penetration can achieve 9.5-10.5%. Independent or dated properties trade at 11-13%.

How does Fort Moore drive Columbus hotels?

Fort Moore's scale (one of the Army's largest training bases) creates steady demand from soldiers in training, military families, official visitors, and defense contractors. This demand is largely recession-proof.

What buyer profile fits Columbus?

Columbus appeals to investors seeking predictable cash flow. Owner-operators who understand military markets and extended stay specialists perform well. The market rewards operational efficiency over revenue optimization.

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