Investment.
Investment strategies, ROI analysis, and rental income insights for Dominican Republic properties.
10 min readSamaná vs Punta Cana: Which Delivers Better Rental Yields?
A data-driven comparison of Samaná and Punta Cana rental yields, occupancy, and entry prices — showing why the "better" market depends on what a buyer is actually optimizing for.
10 min readNet vs Gross Rental Yield in the DR: The Real Numbers
The 8.5% gross yield figure quoted across the Dominican Republic market ignores management fees, taxes, insurance, and vacancy. Here's the worked math on what actually reaches your account.
10 min readColiving and Coworking in the DR: A Real Estate Opportunity?
Coliving and coworking properties are being pitched as the DR's next big rental play. Here's what the occupancy, cost, and zoning numbers actually say before you convert a villa.
8 min readPenthouses in Las Terrenas: Do Top-Floor Views Pay Off?
A data-driven look at penthouse pricing in Las Terrenas — what the top-floor premium actually costs, what it returns in rental income, and when it's a smarter buy than a mid-floor unit.
11 min readHiring Staff for Your DR Rental: Rules You Can't Skip
A practical, numbers-first guide to hiring housekeepers and maintenance staff for a DR rental property — pay, contracts, severance, and the labor rules that catch absentee owners off guard.
11 min readDR vs Colombia: Which Market Actually Wins on Returns?
A data-first comparison of Dominican Republic and Colombia property markets — yields, taxes, ownership rights, and entry costs — for buyers deciding between the two.
10 min readOceanfront Lots in Samaná: Does Land Banking Still Pay Off?
Land banking on Samaná's coast sounds simple: buy raw land, wait, sell high. The zoning caps, the 60-metre public strip, and years of carrying costs tell a more complicated story.
10 min readBuying a Boutique Hotel in the Dominican Republic: The Real Numbers
Buying an operating boutique hotel is nothing like buying a condo — you're acquiring a business, its staff, its bookings and its liabilities. Here's the acquisition math, the licensing checklist, and where these deals go wrong.
9 min readFurnished vs Unfurnished Rentals in Las Terrenas: Which Earns More?
A data-driven breakdown of furnished short-term versus unfurnished long-term rentals in Las Terrenas — real income, real costs, and which setup fits your goals.
11 min readFlipping Property in the Dominican Republic: The Real Math
A data-driven look at flipping property in the DR — real renovation costs per square meter, worked ROI examples, and the risks agents won't tell you about.
11 min readTurnkey Rental Properties in Las Terrenas: Convenience vs Control
Turnkey rental condos in Las Terrenas promise passive income from day one — but convenience has a price. Here's what the numbers actually look like, and what you hand over when you hand over the keys.
11 min readAirbnb Pricing in Las Terrenas: Seasonal Strategy Guide
A data-driven guide to setting Airbnb prices in Las Terrenas, covering seasonal demand patterns, competitor benchmarking, and realistic income projections for DR vacation rental owners.