Before beginning the search for buying Real Estate in the Dominican Republic, it is best to do your homework and follow the simple rules below.

First, know your reason for purchasing the Real Estate. Is your reason to live in as a primary or secondary home, an investment to resale or rent or is it for a business to generate an income? By having a clear reason for purchasing Dominican real estate one can adherently focus on the second step, finding the right location.

Below is a short list of some buying reasons:

• Buying Real Estate for Investment

1. Renting
2. Resale

• Buying Real Estate to live in

1. Primary Home
2. Secondary Home

• Buying Real Estate for Business use

1. Restaurant, Bar, etc.
2. Store Front Merchandising
3. Agricultural

Location location location. Location is the single most important factor that will determine the value of the real estate.  While that statement is true in most situations especially when it’s your primary home, it’s not always the case for real estate investing.

How to choose an investment location?

• Stay on top of real estate news of that area
• Visit the location and spend some time there
• Have inside information by knowing someone who lives in the area
• Research economic investment reports for that area to know the facts
• Make sure you understand the local market
• Understand the commitment and take time choosing the right investment