The Passive Investment Model on the Riviera Maya
The Riviera Maya is one of the few real estate markets in the world where it's completely viable to buy a property, live in another country and generate consistent income without direct management. The property management and vacation rental company ecosystem is mature and competitive, handling the full cycle from platform listings to cleaning, maintenance and monthly financial reporting to the owner.
Available Management Models
Model 1: Full Vacation Rental Management
The company manages the entire vacation rental cycle: listings on Airbnb, Booking, VRBO and direct platforms; 24/7 guest service; check-in/out; inter-guest cleaning; preventive and corrective maintenance; review management; revenue management.
Cost: 20–35% of gross rental income. Nothing additional for the owner; all deducted from income.
Model 2: Property Management Without Vacation Rental
For owners who use the property personally in seasons and close it the rest of the year. The manager handles: utility and property tax payments, monthly property inspection, preventive maintenance, repair coordination.
Cost: USD 150–400/month fixed.
Model 3: Long-term Rental (Annual Lease)
Alternative to vacation rental: lease the property to an annual tenant. Lower yield (typically 4–6% annually) but more stable, with less frequent cleaning costs and less wear.
What a Good Management Contract Must Include
- Clearly defined commission (% of gross income or fixed amount)
- Which expenses are deducted from income before calculating commission
- Frequency and format of financial reports to the owner
- Maximum maintenance expense threshold without requiring owner approval
- Exit clauses (notice period to terminate the contract)
- Damage policy: how guest-caused damage is handled
What You Should Receive Monthly
- Total nights booked and monthly occupancy
- Gross rental income
- Itemized operating expenses (cleaning, maintenance, platform commissions)
- Management company commission
- Net transfer to owner
- Current property status (photos if damage or repairs)
At L'Agence MX we connect our clients with the best property management companies on the Riviera Maya. Email bonjour@lagencemx.com or WhatsApp +52 56 3370 9470.