Cle Folio — Now Launching: Dominican Republic
Cle Folio is a buyer representation firm helping U.S. and international clients build a real estate portfolio abroad — starting with new-construction property in the Dominican Republic, to hold or to run as a short-term rental. No relocation required, no guessing at the numbers, and no navigating it alone.
Two ways in
Cle Folio works with two very different goals — buyers who want a straightforward asset to hold, and buyers who want a unit that pays for itself. Pick one to see how it works.
You're building a portfolio, not moving your life. We help you buy directly from vetted developers at pre-construction pricing, with everything — contracts, payment schedules, closing — handled remotely in USD.
Typical path
Our Airbnb-track developments sit in tourist corridors near beaches and airports, are built with short-term guests in mind, and come with introductions to licensed local property managers — so the unit can start earning without you managing it day to day.
What we help arrange
Why the Dominican Republic, why now
The DR has spent two decades building tourism infrastructure and a legal framework that treats foreign buyers the same as local ones — which is a big part of why it's become a landing spot for first-time international investors.
Foreign nationals can hold freehold title on the same terms as Dominican citizens — no local partner or special entity required for most residential purchases.
Established international airports, resort corridors, and a mature hospitality economy in Punta Cana, Las Terrenas, and the North Coast.
Most new development is priced and contracted in U.S. dollars, which removes a layer of currency risk for international buyers.
The yield ledger
Move the sliders to sketch a rough short-term rental scenario. This is a simple illustration to help you think in the right units — not a projection or guarantee for any specific property.
Typical pre-construction studio to 2-bed range across our launch markets.
What a comparable unit might list for in-season.
Share of nights booked across the year, after seasonality.
Management, cleaning, HOA, utilities, and platform fees combined.
Illustrative result
≈ 4.6% after estimated operating costs
Figures are a simplified estimate for education purposes only, generated from the inputs above. They exclude financing, taxes, closing costs, furnishing, and vacancy risk, and are not a promise of performance for any specific unit. Talk to our team for a scenario based on a real listing.
What's available right now
Cle Folio represents buyers — not developers — so we bring you vetted pre-construction opportunities matched to your goal, rather than a public listing board. Current categories are below; book a call for the specific units, pricing, and locations we're representing today.
1–3 bedroom residences priced for phased pre-construction payment — built to hold as a long-term asset, no rental program required.
Units in tourist-facing corridors, designed for short-term guests, with introductions to local property and rental managers.
Buildings with a mixed floor plan — some owners hold long-term, others opt into an on-site rental program after closing.
How it works
A 20-minute call to understand hold-vs-income goals, budget, and timeline. No pressure, no obligation.
Choose a unit, sign a reservation agreement, and lock in pre-construction pricing with a deposit.
Staged payments through construction, attorney-led title work, and a fully remote closing via power of attorney.
Hold the asset as-is, or furnish, list, and hand off to a local manager — your choice, made after closing.
Questions, answered
No. The large majority of our buyers never relocate — they buy remotely, close remotely, and either hold the property or hand it to a local manager for short-term rental. Visiting is optional, not required.
Yes. Dominican law generally permits foreign nationals to hold freehold title on the same basis as citizens for most residential real estate. We work with independent Dominican attorneys who confirm the specifics for your situation before you sign anything.
Short-term rental is common and generally permitted in the DR's main tourist zones, including our launch markets. Rules can vary by building and municipality, so we point every income-focused buyer to local counsel and the specific building's bylaws before closing.
Pricing and contracts on our developments are USD-denominated. Pre-construction purchases are typically paid in staged installments tied to construction milestones, rather than a single payment.
We're a buyer representation firm, not a property manager. For income-focused buyers, we introduce you to licensed local property and short-term-rental managers so day-to-day operations aren't on you.
No. Everything on this page, including the yield calculator, is general information for education purposes. Real estate and tax outcomes are specific to your situation — we strongly recommend independent legal and tax counsel before purchasing.
Get priority access
Fifteen minutes with our team tells you whether a hold play or an income play fits your goals — and gets you on the list before the next unit release.