Our Team
Colby Long
Vacation Rentals | Boutique Hotels | Real Estate Investor
With a decade of experience as a real estate investor, Colby Long has built a diverse portfolio across five different markets. Beginning with a single-family home near Disneyland, Colby started hosting guests, which led to the successful acquisition of six short-term rentals and a small multifamily property. His current focus has shifted to boutique hotels, where he leverages his extensive expertise to craft unique, high-quality guest experiences in this rapidly growing sector.
Bill Ke
Vacation Rentals | Property Management | Real Estate Investor
Bill Ke is a Marine Veteran with over a decade of experience in technology, specializing in infrastructure operations and automation. He now applies his expertise to the real estate industry, successfully managing both vacation and long-term rental properties. By leveraging his tech background, Bill optimizes operations, driving efficiency and maximizing performance across his property management business.
Ray Licardo
Interior Design | Vacation Rentals | Hospitality Management
With extensive experience managing 32 furnished housing units across Los Angeles, Silicon Valley, and Austin, Ray Licardo has developed a deep expertise in delivering high-quality, tailored living spaces for digital nomads. As the owner of Myron and Co, an interior design studio, and the founder of Dominio Dwellings, a successful short-term rental and hospitality business, Ray brings a unique combination of high-end design and guest-focused hospitality. His transition into boutique hotels is a natural progression in his entrepreneurial journey, where he continues to create thoughtfully curated spaces that provide bespoke and memorable guest experiences.
Rich Somers
Partner
Rich Somers is the Founder and CEO of Somers Capital, a boutique hotel investment firm with a real estate portfolio exceeding $75 million. A visionary entrepreneur, Rich has built his reputation by acquiring and revitalizing underperforming boutique hotels, transforming them into highly profitable assets through strategic renovations and operational improvements.
Rich is the host of The Rich Somers Report, a top 1% real estate and business podcast, where he interviews leading entrepreneurs, investors, and athletes. His business model, rooted in efficient operations and community-building, sets him apart in the competitive world of real estate investment.