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Bávaro real estate for yield-focused investors
Bávaro is where the volume is: walk-to-beach condos from $130k, Cocotal-Golf 2-bedrooms around $220k, and 24/7 Airbnb demand from the Punta Cana airport corridor. Lower entry ticket than Cap Cana, ADR around US$160–$220 but stronger occupancy (78% trailing-12).
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Common questions
How does your broker partner get paid?+
Standard buyer-side commission paid by the seller / developer at closing — it does not increase your purchase price. Our fee is disclosed in writing before any tour, and we never accept hidden referral kickbacks from developers.
Will you show me overpriced new-builds because they pay higher commissions?+
No. We benchmark every project against real comparable sales and against real Airbnb performance in the same area. If a developer is 15–20% above market or projecting unrealistic yields, we will tell you and skip it — even if their commission is double.
Can I walk away after the property tour?+
Always. The scouting tour exists so you can rule things out. Most of our serious buyers visit 8–12 units and only 2–3 survive the numbers — that's the point.
Are there hidden closing fees?+
No. Standard Dominican closing costs are 3% transfer tax + ~1% notary + ~$500 title insurance. Anything else (legal, escrow, due diligence) is quoted upfront and itemised — no surprises at signing.
Do you cover Cap Cana, Bávaro, Cocotal and Cana Bay equally?+
Yes. We're area-agnostic — we go where the numbers and your brief point. The shortlist will mix areas if that's what fits, or focus on one if that's what makes sense.
Cash only or is financing possible?+
Most deals close in cash USD, but Dominican banks now offer 50–60% LTV mortgages to foreigners at 7.5–9% on completed properties. We introduce you to two banks for quotes — no obligation.
What happens after closing?+
We hand you off to vetted property managers (18–22% of revenue, no exclusivity locks), help you onboard with Airbnb / Booking, and stay reachable on WhatsApp for whatever comes up in year one.
Won't Bávaro's all-inclusive resorts kill my Airbnb occupancy?+
Counterintuitively, no. All-inclusives feed Airbnb demand, not the other way around — they bring guests to the area who then book Airbnbs on repeat visits because they want kitchens, more space and lower per-person costs for groups of 4+. The buildings to avoid are ones with weak amenity stacks (no pool, no security desk) — those struggle. A pool + 24/7 security + walkable to beach is the minimum filter; everything above 78% trailing-12 occupancy has those three.
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