Real estate investment
Invest in DR real estate with numbers, not promises
Before you reserve, we calculate how much you could rent for, what you keep after expenses and which risks you take on.
In short
- Santo Domingo has an average gross rental yield of 9.08% per year, according to Global Property Guide.
- What matters is the net return: after maintenance, taxes, vacancy and management.
- Buying pre-construction gives you an entry price and time to pay, but it has risks you need to review.
- Confotur only applies to approved tourism projects. Not all of them have it.
What the market numbers say
| Area | Average gross yield | Best unit type |
|---|---|---|
| Santo Domingo | 9.08% per year | 2 bedrooms: 9.77% |
| Punta Cana / Bávaro | 6.48% per year | 1 bedroom: 6.80% |
Source: Global Property Guide, data as of September 2025, cited by inmobiliario.do (in Spanish). These are gross averages: they don't deduct expenses or vacant months.
Long-term or vacation rental?
| Long-term rental | Vacation rental (Airbnb) | |
|---|---|---|
| Income | More stable, 1-year lease or longer | Can be higher, but varies by season |
| Expenses | Maintenance and, sometimes, management | Cleaning, furniture, utilities, platform fees and management |
| Your time | Low | High, unless you hire management |
| Rules | Those in the lease | Check whether the condo allows short-term rentals |
| Best fit | Santo Domingo, residential and office areas | Tourist and beach areas |
How I help you invest
Numbers before you reserve
Price, expected rent, expenses and net return, with assumptions you can check.
Project review
Developer, trust, permits and contract. What protects you and what doesn't.
Area and demand
Who would rent your unit and at what price, depending on the area and unit type.
Frequently asked questions
What is Confotur and when does it apply?
It is the incentive regime under Law 158-01 for approved tourism projects. For the buyer, it can include an exemption from the transfer tax on the first sale and from the real estate property tax for a set period. It only applies if the project has the approved classification, so it must be checked case by case.
Is it safe to buy pre-construction?
It has advantages (entry price and time to pay) and risks (delays, changes or the project being abandoned). That's why we review who is developing it, whether there is a trust, the permits and the contract before you reserve.
How much do I need to start?
In the projects I have today you reserve with US$500 and the rest is split between signing, construction and delivery. At Parques del Este Residences you pay 20% before delivery.
Let's run the numbers on your investment
Tell me your budget and whether you're after a long-term or vacation rental. I'll prepare a comparison with clear assumptions.