Mexican Residency
01Step-by-step support acquiring your Temporary Residency, getting your RFC#, and opening a bank account in Mexico. We also provide support with setting up your local LLC.
Comprehensive
Vacation Rental
Set-Up & Management
for new owners in
Mexico & Costa Rica.
Possession & Law
Everyone talks about the excitement of investing in a Mexico property, but no one tells you all the details you need to resolve to take possession. We can help you maneuver that process with clarity and precision.
Interior Design & Set-Up
We work with experienced professionals, dedicated to laying a solid foundation for the success of your vacation rental. From furnishings & tech to WiFi & Roku set-up, our goal is to get you guest-ready, while saving you time and money.
Listing & Management
With over 20 years of combined experience in customer service and marketing, along with Super Host status on Airbnb and VRBO, we can enhance your listing's performance and improve your guests' experience, completely stress-free.
Dedicated & Customized Support
At Tropical Vacation Rentals, we pride ourselves on providing personalized services that prioritize building a strong foundation for your short-term vacation rental listing.
Responsive Communication
Our approach is hands-on and detail-oriented, ensuring you receive the tailored attention and support you need to succeed within Mexico's growing marketplace. Our strong communication skills re-enforce our commitment to you and the guest experience.
Valuable Insights & Strategies
We are dedicated to the highest caliber of quality in all aspects of property set-up and management, and are always striving to do more and better. This commitment, alongside our deep knowledge of the short-term rental industry, ensures we're constantly delivering on our promises to you and your guests.
Where we operate
Four destinations, one standard.
Our services
Delivering on what you need.
Property Inspection & Possession
02Hands-on property possession services that ensure a speedy hand-off, including support with notarized and apostilled paperwork, plus facilitating your pre-closing property inspection.
Interior Design & Staging
03Comprehensive interior design and staging that honours the local aesthetic while differentiating your unit from the pack. We source and set up everything you need to make your rental property a home.
See our work →
Rental Unit Set-Up
04On-site support with anything that requires owner presence, WiFi set-up, smart-lock and safe installation, TV mounting, stocking toiletries, facilitating your deep clean and staging your unit for photography.
Multi-Channel Listing Set-Up
05Complete support setting up your Airbnb, VRBO and direct-booking listings. From facilitating your photoshoot to building out your automations, we get you live and ready to host in under 10 days.
Property Management
06Full property management including managing cleaners, unit inventory and maintenance, keeping your toiletries stocked and your linens and towels fresh.
Listing & Guest Management
07Thorough listing and guest management that keeps you competitive with your pricing and responsive with your guests. Our direct-booking links save you and your guests hundreds in Airbnb fees.
Why not do it yourself?
“Time is the most valuable thing a man can spend.” – Theophrastus
Save Time
With us handling tasks such as guest communication, booking management, and property maintenance, you can avoid the daily demands associated with managing your rental property.
As a result, you can focus on other business opportunities or personal commitments, confident that your rental investment is being managed efficiently and professionally.
Reduce Stress
Navigating the intricacies of property setup, pricing strategies, and online marketing can be overwhelming, often leading to uncertainty and frustration. We bring expertise in these areas, offering established strategies for success.
By handling the complexities of marketing and operational setup, we allow you to bypass the steep learning curve and potential pitfalls of doing it on your own.
Make Money
By leveraging our expertise in marketing and competitive pricing, you can optimize rental rates to maximize income, ensuring that your properties remain competitive and booked.
Additionally, we handle property management and guest communications efficiently, helping to prevent costly issues before they escalate.
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Design projects & unit upgrades
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Guest messaging & support
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Destinations across Mexico & Costa Rica
The team
Abi Akouri
Project & Account Manager
Tulum, Mexico
Based on the ground in Tulum, Abi oversees design, set-up and day-to-day account management, the local presence that gives owners buying from abroad a real advantage.
Drew Kniffin
Founder & STR Investor
Hawaii · Cabo · Costa Rica
A full-time real estate investor with two successful Hawaii short-term rentals. Drew built the system TVR runs on and invests across Cabo and Costa Rica.
Taking possession within 12 weeks?
Let's set up a time to talk.
Tell us about your property and book a consult with
Drew and Abi.