Management fee range confirmed at your free consultation
Why We Started Ola Habitat
Minerva didn't move to Tulum to start a property management company. She moved because she fell in love with the jungle, the cenotes, and the community of people building something real here.
But after years of watching foreign property owners get taken advantage of — overcharged, under-reported, and left without legal protection — she knew she had to do something.
She founded Ola Habitat on a simple premise: treat every property like it's your own. That means honest pricing, clear reporting, and always picking up the phone.
Local by choice, not by default
Minerva chose Tulum. She knows which vendors deliver, which neighborhoods command premium rates, and how to navigate local regulations that trip up foreign owners.
Transparent by design
No mystery fees. No financial jargon. Monthly reports that show every booking, every expense, every peso. You always know exactly what's happening.
Personal by intention
Your property isn't a number in a spreadsheet. It's someone's investment, someone's dream. We treat it that way — every day.
I built the kind of management company I wished existed when I first navigated this market.
— Minerva, Founder
Tulum local.Property expert.
Minerva has called Tulum home for 8+ years. She knows which vendors deliver and which ones disappear, which neighborhoods command premium rates, and how to navigate local regulations.
Your monthly report breaks down every booking, every expense, and every payout. Our fee structure is published openly — no mystery line items, no hidden commissions.
- ✓Buyer's advisor — represents your interest, not the seller's
- ✓Lives in Quintana Roo — genuine local knowledge and vendor network
- ✓Fluent English & Spanish — bridges expat buyers and local teams
- ✓Helps foreign owners with RETUR-Q registration and SAT compliance
What We Believe In
Transparency
You see every booking, every expense, every peso. No hidden fees. No surprise charges. Monthly reports that show exactly how your property performed and where costs went.
Reliability
We answer when you call. We handle problems before they become emergencies. Your guests get the service they expect, your property gets the care it deserves.
Local Knowledge
We live here. We know which cleaners show up on time, which plumbers don't overcharge foreigners, which restaurants to recommend. That knowledge is the difference between good reviews and great ones.
Technology Partnership: CoHost Pro
Behind Ola Habitat's boutique service is CoHost Pro's enterprise infrastructure. Dynamic pricing algorithms. PMS integration across Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com. Financial dashboards showing real-time performance metrics.
Our Local Network
Managing property in Tulum requires a trusted network of local partners — not just a management company. Over years of operating in the Riviera Maya, we've built relationships with the vendors who show up on time, do the job right, and respect your property the way we do.
Dedicated Cleaning Crews
Vetted local teams held to hotel-grade standards. Pre-check-in inspections. Every checkout verified.
Trusted Maintenance Partners
Licensed contractors for plumbing, electrical, and HVAC who respond quickly and don't overcharge.
Legal & Compliance Partners
Local legal experts for RETUR-Q, SAT filings, municipal permits, and property compliance.
Photography Network
Professional real estate photographers who specialize in the Tulum boho-luxury aesthetic.
"I dealt with Minerva back in 2019 when I was looking for a condo in Playa Del Carmen. She was very helpful, friendly, and not pushy. She listened to what I wanted and spent her time finding me that place. I'm also glad that 6 years later I can still call her a friend."
Joe Nobis — Playa del Carmen buyer, 2019
★★★★★A Few Questions I'm Often Asked
Common questions about working with Minerva as your buyer's advisor and property manager.
Ask Minerva Directly- I'm an independent, buyer-side real estate advisor and property manager in Quintana Roo, with 8+ years in the market and dozens of buyers guided to closing — most of them by referral — working across Cancún, Puerto Morelos, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum.
- No — I work only for buyers. That keeps my advice free of the conflict that comes with representing both sides of a deal.
- Yes. Even then, you still need someone in Quintana Roo representing you rather than the seller — checking the numbers and the paperwork, negotiating, and guiding the closing.
- I do — so ownership stays genuinely hands-off. Income starts right after closing with no new onboarding required.
- 15–25% of gross rental revenue, depending on the property and services, confirmed at your free consultation. My fee structure is published openly — no hidden line items.
- Ola Habitat focuses exclusively on Quintana Roo — Cancún, Puerto Morelos, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum. That geographic focus means deeper market knowledge and better outcomes than a generalist covering all of Mexico.
Found It Elsewhere?
Call Minerva First.
In Mexico, you get to choose your own buyer's representation — and the listing agent works for the seller, not you. Before you call the listing agent, talk to Minerva.
As your buyer's advisor, Ola Habitat negotiates in your interest, verifies the investment numbers, handles due diligence in a foreign legal system, and manages the property after you close. One relationship. No conflict of interest.
Talk to Minerva Before You BuyFree, no-obligation conversation · Bilingual · WhatsApp welcome
We work for you — not the seller
A listing agent's job is to get the seller the best deal. Minerva's job is to get you the best deal. That's the difference.
Real investment analysis before you commit
Projected occupancy, estimated nightly rates, gross revenue, net after management. You know the numbers before signing anything.
Managed from day one after closing
The relationship doesn't end at the purchase. Minerva manages your new property — so the income starts immediately, without a new onboarding process.
