Prime Punta Cana Acquisition – 144 Units, 85% Built, U.S.-Grade Legal Protections
January 12, 2026
by an intermediary from Pace University in Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
Investment Overview
A fully self-funded, high-end residential/short-term rental development in Downtown Punta Cana is available for full acquisition. The project spans 30,817 m² of land with 13,056 m² saleable, consisting of 144 luxury apartments, and is 85% complete. With no external debt, all construction to date has been funded with proprietary capital, reducing financing and execution risk.
Deal Highlights
Location: Downtown Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Asset: Luxury multi-building residential + STR development
Status: 85% complete; all rough construction finalized
Total Units: 144 apartments (72–116 m² each)
Remaining CapEx: ~$6M for finishing, equipment & coralina
Investment Structure: Full asset + land + development rights acquisition
Exit/Revenue Model: Individual unit retail sales and/or short-term rental strategy
Financial Snapshot
Projected Sales Value: ~$45.7M @ $3,500/m²
Construction Cost to Date: ~$28M (self-funded)
Upside Pricing: Market trending toward $4,000/m²
STR Market: ~90% occupancy driven by tourism demand
Optional Outcome: Operator may pursue retail condo sales, institutional sale, or STR cashflow + appreciation strategy
Strategic Value Drivers
1. Prime Tourism/Demographic Tailwinds
Punta Cana is the #1 tourism destination in the Caribbean, ~8M arrivals/year; STR demand is deep and year-round.
2. Multi-Revenue Strategy
Operator can monetize through:
✔ Unit sales (condo retail)
✔ STR operations
✔ Mixed model (sell premium units, operate remainder)
3. De-Risked Construction + Turnkey Delivery
6 buildings already constructed
Final stage involves finishes + equipment
Zero debt = clean acquisition with leverage optionality
4. Legal & Compliance Advantage (Rare in Region)
U.S.-grade legal structure
Title Insurance (Lloyd’s of London) for owners + lenders
All Dominican compliance docs current
Ability to close within 2 business days
5. Tax Incentives (CONFOTUR Law)
0% property tax
0% transfer tax
0% capital gains tax (up to 15 yrs)
6. Smart + Luxury Positioning
Units designed for AI-enabled smart home automation + luxury short-stay ergonomics.
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