RESIDE Worldwide, Inc. Announces the Creation of the First Alternative Accommodation Platform and the Addition of Derrick LaRosa to the Leadership Team

RESIDE Worldwide, Inc. (RESIDE) announced today the creation of the first dedicated Alternative Accommodation Real Estate Platform with a mandate to aggregate a national portfolio of assets that blur the lines between apartment and hotel. In support of this, Derrick P. LaRosa joins RESIDE as Executive Vice President. LaRosa will focus on two of RESIDE’s key initiatives - property acquisition and asset management.

Derrick brings 20 years of experience in real estate and corporate finance with specialized experience in acquisitions, asset management, capital markets and strategic business development. Over the course of his career LaRosa has participated in the acquisition and development of over 1,000,000 square feet of residential and hospitality assets as well as the asset management and portfolio oversight of over 2,000,000 square feet of residential and alternative housing product.

Jon Wohlfert, RESIDE co-CEO states, “Derrick truly understands the alternative accommodations space and brings a well-rounded viewpoint on what it takes to create value for investors and owners. This appointment, along with the creation of RESIDE Realty Group will fuel an aggressive property acquisition and asset management strategy.”

“The opportunity to invest and manage dedicated assets is where we see the growth potential in the alternative accommodations space,” said Derrick LaRosa. “RESIDE is perfectly positioned to leverage its operating platform to strategically select, acquire and operate assets that deliver outsized returns to investors while enhancing the guest experience, making it a true win for all parties,” he continued.

About RESIDE Worldwide, Inc.
RESIDE Worldwide, Inc. is a leading alternative accommodation firm headquartered in Seattle, WA focused on providing vetted and flexible accommodations options to global travelers no matter the destination or the duration of their stay. RESIDE Worldwide owns a variety of hospitality companies, including RESIDE Management and RESIDE Realty Group. Learn more at http://www.staywithreside.com.