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Ryan Kawai Sanchez

Associate | Hospitality | Orange County, CA
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About Ryan

Ryan Kawai specializes in the disposition and acquisition of hospitality assets, emphasizing in hotels and motels. He is recognized for his unwavering commitment to achieving the best results for his clients and his ability to assist with tax deferment via the Matthews™ 1031 Private Client Exchange program. His vast network of hotel operators ranges from independent to corporations, including G6 Hospitality, Wyndham, Choice Hotels, Best Western, Hyatt, Mariott, private equity funds, and developers. Ryan’s relentless drive and entrepreneurial spirit allow him to achieve the highest value for his clients while simultaneously collaborating with the Matthews™ Capital Markets division to provide equity, refinance, and debt procurement solutions. Ryan implements his knowledge learned at the University of San Diego Knauss School of Business and #1 ranked Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate to help his owner/operator clients in the continuation, expansion, and divestment of their business.


B.A., Finance, Knauss School of Business
B.A., Real Estate, Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate
University of San Diego


Professional Accomplishments
  • 2023 Crexi Platinum Broker Award

Affiliations & Memberships
  • California Bureau of Real Estate
  • License No. 02192199 (CA)
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