74: Building a Short-Term Rental Portfolio Across Multiple Countries with Zac Willms
Are you wondering what’s possible for you as a short-term rental owner? In today’s episode, I’m talking with real estate investor and property manager Zac Willms. Zac shares his inspiring story from launching a highly-successful glamping resort in Canada to now managing multiple villas in Mexico. If you're ready to expand your short-term rental portfolio, get ready to be inspired by this episode!
Time-stamps:
Introducing Zac Willms (1:02)
Zac’s start with living in and renting a duplex (3:07)
A lucky start with zoning laws (4:56)
Developing a glamping resort (6:58)
What Grotto Getaway looks like today (10:53)
The acquisition process of such a unique property (15:35)
Transitioning the campsite into a luxury glamping resort (18:44)
Short-Term Rental Acquisition Checklist (21:53)
Strategies for boosting each unit (22:45)
The finances of glamping (24:19)
From Canada to Mexico (26:06)
Managing villas with Zuna Stays (29:19)
A typical day as a property manager (31:25)
Zac’s differing roles between Canada and Mexico (33:41)
Social media marketing strategy for growing your audience (36:23)
How to be the best in your brand and market (42:33)
Mentioned in This Episode:
10% off your stay in Tulum with code BACKTOZUNAPARADISE: zunastays.com
Short-Term Rental Acquisition Checklist: brandandmarket.myflodesk.com/str-acquisition-checklist
Connect with Zac:
Grotto Getaway: grottogetaway.com
Zuna Stays: zunastays.com
Instagram: instagram.com/zacwillms
Connect with Ali:
Website: brandandmarket.co
Instagram: instagram.com/brandandmarket.co
