Real Estate Investments

ACQUIRING BOUTIQUE HOTELS ACROSS NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

MERCASA Ventures is a real estate investment company focused on acquiring boutique hotels and motels in Northern California’s most desirable drive-to markets. Led by investor and entrepreneur Lorenzo Mercado, we specialize in repositioning underperforming hospitality assets and creating long-term value through strategic partnerships.

WHO WE WORK WITH

Hotel Owners & Brokers

We’re actively acquiring off-market boutique hotels and motels — with a strong focus on Carmel, Monterey, Wine Country, and other destination towns within 3 hours of the Bay Area.

Homeowners

We also help Bay Area homeowners sell quickly and easily. Whether you're dealing with an inherited property, foreclosure, or simply want to avoid the hassle of listing — we provide fair, flexible solutions.

HOTEL ACQUISITION CRITERIA

We are currently seeking:

• Asset Type: Boutique hotels, motels, and small hospitality properties

• Size: 20–100 keys

• Price Range: $2M–$10M

• Location: Within 3 hours of the San Francisco Bay Area

• Focus: Value-add, underperforming, or repositioning opportunities

• Backed by: A community of operators with 40+ hotels owned collectively

• Mentorship: Actively coached by Rich Somers of Somers Capital — a boutique hotel investor who owns multiple California hotels and oversees a growing hospitality investment fund

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