Real Talk Guides
Buying in another country means a hundred questions nobody answers straight. These are my answers, the fees, the rules, and the red flags, written the way I explain them to my own buyers. No fluff, no bulto.
HOA 101
Condo fees in the DR: what you're actually paying for, what's included, and the red flags.
Read the guide →Airbnb Rules
Can you rent it out? The real short-term rental rules, broken down by neighborhood.
Read the guide →Buying Costs & Fees
Transfer tax, closing costs, and HOA: everything you need to budget for before you buy.
Read the guide →Can Foreigners Buy?
Yes, and here is exactly how title and ownership work for foreign buyers in the DR.
Read the guide →Cabarete vs Punta Cana
Resort machine or real town? An honest comparison on price, rentals, airport, and lifestyle.
Read the guide →Rental ROI: The Real Math
What yield can you really expect? Gross vs net, a worked example, and the Confotur tax break.
Read the guide →DR Residency for Buyers
You don't need residency to buy. The pensionado, rentista, and investor routes in plain English.
Read the guide →Is It Safe? Scams to Avoid
The DR is safe to buy in when you verify the title. The real scams, the red flags, and how to protect yourself.
Read the guide →Buyer's Cheatsheet
Everything in one free download: fees, costs, best neighborhoods, and insider tips.
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