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Building a Short-Term Rental Portfolio Across Multiple Countries with Zac Willms

Building a Short-Term Rental Portfolio Across Multiple Countries with Zac Willms

Update: 2025-12-17
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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!

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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


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Building a Short-Term Rental Portfolio Across Multiple Countries with Zac Willms

Building a Short-Term Rental Portfolio Across Multiple Countries with Zac Willms