The Private Island Resort Built With Sweat, Not Millions | Odis Martin E59

Turning an international hospitality dream into reality sounds exciting, until you’re standing on a swampy patch of land in Belize, wondering how many years it will take to shape it into something guests will love.That’s where today’s guest, Odis Martin, began. He and his wife spent nearly a decade transforming a remote island into Sindiri on the Reef, a private eco lodge built without outside investors and rebuilt multiple times after hurricanes. Odis and his wife went from small US multifamily to hand digging a swampy island, navigating Belize regulations, rebuilding after hurricanes, and creating a one of a kind off grid destination.In this episode, you’ll learn:How a school project turned into a 10-year international hospitality roadmapThe real cost and complexity of off-grid development on an islandWhat actually makes buying in Belize approachable for US investorsThis episode gives you a realistic look at what it really takes to turn an overseas hospitality dream into a real, functioning business.Follow and share the Hotel Investor Playbook so more people can learn how to invest in hospitality assets the right way. About OdisOdis Martin is the owner and captain of Cindiri On The Reef, a Garifuna family-owned private island resort located off the coast of Dangriga, Belize. Alongside his wife, Odis transformed their graduate school thesis into a real-world venture, hand-building the resort from raw land with local Maya and Garifuna craftsmanship and a deep commitment to sustainability. Before launching Cindiri, the couple built a 20-door real estate portfolio in California, which helped self-fund the project without outside investors. Today, Cindiri On The Reef stands as a model for off-grid, eco-luxury hospitality offering reef-to-table dining, immersive ocean experiences, and a masterclass in independent, purpose-driven resort development.Connect with OdisWebsite: https://cindiri.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/54356667Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cindirionthereef/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cindirionthereefYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cindirionthereefConnect with Michael on Instagram or LinkedIn.Email Us at [email protected] the Hotel Investor Playbook InstagramInvest with Malama CapitalSubmit a deal