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Investment strategies, ROI analysis, and rental income insights for Dominican Republic properties.
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.
10 min readDR Real Estate vs the US Stock Market: A Diversification Case Study
A data-driven case study comparing Dominican Republic real estate returns against the S&P 500 — yields, risk factors, liquidity, and what a $300K allocation actually looks like in each asset class.
11 min readCommercial Real Estate in the DR: Retail, Office & Mixed-Use
A data-driven guide to commercial real estate in the Dominican Republic — retail, office, and mixed-use opportunities, yield benchmarks, and what foreign buyers need to know.
9 min readVacation Rental Startup Costs in the DR: The Real Budget
A data-driven breakdown of what it actually costs to launch a vacation rental in the Dominican Republic — from furnishing a Las Terrenas condo to permits and your first marketing budget.
10 min readBranded Residences in the DR: Are They Worth the Premium?
A data-driven look at whether hotel-branded condos from Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt in the DR justify their price premium — with real yield math and the fees nobody advertises.
10 min readAirbnb vs Booking.com vs VRBO: Listing Your DR Rental
A hands-on comparison of Airbnb, Booking.com, and VRBO for Dominican Republic property owners — fees, guest types, payout speed, and how to list without living there.
10 min readNew Construction vs Resale in the DR: Price, Risk & ROI
A data-driven comparison of buying new construction versus resale property in the DR — real price gaps, hidden risks, and which route delivers stronger ROI.
12 min readBuilding a Rental Portfolio in the DR: Multi-Unit Strategy
A data-driven roadmap for building a multi-property rental portfolio in the Dominican Republic — from your first unit to a self-sustaining business with real numbers.
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