AAM 15 Management acquires Florida Home2 Suites Tampa Brandon

Berkadia facilitates sale of 125-key hotel to Massachusetts-based company

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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AAM 15 Management has purchased the 125-key Home2 Suites Tampa Brandon in a deal facilitated by Berkadia Hotels & Hospitality. The hotel, built in 2018, features institutional quality, concrete-block construction and includes an outdoor pool, complimentary breakfast, a fitness center, a business center and digital key access. The deal closed on February 12 and represents AAM 15's third acquisition in Florida, bringing the company's portfolio to 14 properties and 1,952 keys.

Why it matters

This acquisition represents continued growth for AAM 15 Management, a Massachusetts-based hotel operator, as it expands its footprint in the Florida market. The Home2 Suites Tampa Brandon is considered the market leader in its submarket, consistently ranking #1 in occupancy and average daily rate.

The details

Berkadia Hotels & Hospitality oversaw the sale of the Home2 Suites Tampa Brandon on behalf of the seller, a related company of Sarasota, Fla.-based Floridays Development Co. The 125-key hotel features institutional quality, concrete-block construction and includes amenities such as an outdoor pool, complimentary breakfast, a fitness center, a business center and digital key access.

  • The deal for the property closed on February 12, 2026.
  • The Home2 Suites Tampa Brandon was built in 2018.

The players

AAM 15 Management

A Massachusetts-based hotel operator that has now acquired the Home2 Suites Tampa Brandon, representing its third acquisition in Florida. The company's portfolio now totals 14 properties and 1,952 keys.

Berkadia Hotels & Hospitality

A real estate investment and advisory firm that facilitated the sale of the Home2 Suites Tampa Brandon on behalf of the seller, a related company of Sarasota, Fla.-based Floridays Development Co.

Floridays Development Co.

A Sarasota, Fla.-based real estate development company that was the previous owner of the Home2 Suites Tampa Brandon.

David R. Masse

The CEO and founder of AAM 15 Management.

Kyle Sahlsten

The associate director of Berkadia Hotels & Hospitality who completed the sale of the Home2 Suites Tampa Brandon.

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What they’re saying

“We are excited about the opportunity to acquire the market leader at an attractive cap rate in a top 5 hospitality and office market in the country. The hotel consistently ranks #1 in Occupancy and Average Daily Rate in its submarket.”

— David R. Masse, CEO & founder, AAM 15 Management (hotelmanagement.net)

What’s next

The acquisition of the Home2 Suites Tampa Brandon represents AAM 15 Management's continued growth strategy in the Florida market. The company is likely to continue seeking additional hotel acquisition opportunities in the state to further expand its portfolio.

The takeaway

This deal highlights the ongoing strength of the hotel industry in Florida, particularly in the Tampa Bay area, as operators like AAM 15 Management look to capitalize on top-performing assets in desirable markets. The acquisition also demonstrates Berkadia's expertise in facilitating hotel transactions on behalf of both buyers and sellers.