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Acquisition

Sourcing, Underwriting & Execution

We operate as your dedicated acquisition and underwriting team on the ground in Sint Maarten. Every property is sourced against defined criteria, underwritten for operational feasibility, and closed through a controlled execution process. This is a structured acquisition service — not transactional brokerage.

Acquisition and underwriting view of Sint Maarten resort property
01 — Sourcing

Curated, Not Aggregated

Our local network includes direct developer relationships, off-market deal flow, resale brokerage partnerships, and pre-construction allocations. We monitor inventory across all major developments on the Dutch side.

Properties are pre-screened against your engagement criteria before presentation: location, segment, unit type, condition, and estimated operating profile. You never review a property we haven't already vetted.

34
Square Miles, Dutch Side

Small enough for direct oversight. Concentrated enough for operational efficiency. Every development is within 15 minutes.

02 — Portfolio Assembly

We Don't Source One Property. We Build a Portfolio.

Segment Mix

Studios, one-bedrooms, two-bedrooms — balanced to capture different demand profiles and price points across seasons.

Development Diversification

Spreading across two or three locations reduces concentration risk without sacrificing management efficiency on a compact island.

Calendar Stacking

Units selected to complement each other's demand patterns — ensuring operational coverage across high season, shoulder months, and summer.

Buying five units one at a time through five different brokers produces a fragmented collection. Assembling five units through a structured engagement produces a portfolio.

03 — Underwriting & Diligence

Structured Analysis. Every Property.

01

Title Verification

Coordinated with local notaries and the Land Registry Office (Kadaster) — clear title, lien status, and encumbrance history confirmed.

02

Structural Assessment

Licensed inspectors evaluate physical condition: roof, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and hurricane resilience features.

03

Zoning & Permitting

Confirmation of permitted use, short-term rental eligibility, building permits, and any pending regulatory changes.

04

Building Governance

HOA management quality, reserve fund adequacy, community rule enforcement, and long-term capital planning. Weak governance is a disqualifier.

05

Management Scalability

Each candidate assessed for platform integration: access systems, vendor coverage, proximity to existing managed inventory.

06

Operating Analysis

Estimated costs, insurance requirements, vendor pricing, and utilization potential — compiled against segment benchmarks. Economics shared under NDA.


04 — Execution

Closing & Setup

Title Transfer

Civil-law notary engagement, deed preparation, transfer tax coordination (currently 4%), and Kadaster registration. Remote closing via power of attorney available.

Furnishing & Fit-Out

Interior design packages tailored to rental segment. Vendor procurement for appliances, linens, technology systems. Light renovation managed through vetted contractor network.

Licensing & Insurance

Business licensing, short-term rental registration, and comprehensive property insurance placement — hurricane, windstorm, flood, and liability.

Platform Onboarding

Smart-lock integration, professional photography, listing copywriting, channel distribution setup, and management system activation. Typical timeline: 3–8 weeks post-closing.

3–8
Weeks to Operational

From closing to guest-ready, fully managed — furnishing, licensing, insurance, and platform integration included.

Detailed acquisition criteria, underwriting memos, and development-specific data are available in the Private Deck after intake and NDA. Request access →