How AireVest's Investment Strategies Work — From Quick Flips to Long-Term Gains

Every property has its own story. Some just need a quick facelift before being resold for a profit. Others are ready to rent immediately and generate steady income. At AireVest, we recognize that not all investors are the same — some prefer quick, high-return projects, while others want long-term passive income backed by real assets.

That's why AireVest offers four main investment strategies, each designed for a different investor profile, timeline, and return expectation. Let's break them down one by one — in plain English — so you know exactly how your money works and what to expect.

1. Fix & Flip – The Fast Turnaround Strategy

Timeframe: 6–12 months
Liquidity: No resale option (funds locked until resale)
Return Type: Dividends from profit after sale

This is our short-term, value-add strategy — perfect for investors who like faster capital rotation. In a Fix & Flip, Airevest investors come together to buy undervalued or outdated properties in desirable neighborhoods, refurbishes them to modern standards, and sells them for a profit. Once the property is sold, investors receive their share of the net profit as dividends.

Think of it as buying, improving, and flipping — but done professionally and collectively.

Example:

Let's say Airevest identifies an apartment in central Plovdiv priced at €110,000 — around 15% below market value due to poor condition. Our renovation team invests €25,000 to modernize it: new kitchen, flooring, lighting, and fresh paint. After six months, the property sells for €165,000.

• Total investment: €135,000 (purchase + renovation + fees)

• Sale price: €165,000

• Gross profit: €30,000

• Net return to investors (after costs and taxes): ~15–20% annualized

Once the resale closes, Airevest distributes dividends directly to each investor's account based on their ownership share in the property's DPK (Variable Capital Company).

There's no long-term holding or rent collection — this is a pure profit-turnover play. It's great for investors who want to participate in the property market without committing for years.

Risk level: Moderate. It depends on renovation quality and market conditions, but AireVest minimizes risk through local expertise, pre-sale market data, and conservative profit targets.

2. Ready 2 Rent – Passive Income with Built-In Protection

Timeframe: 1–3 years
Liquidity: Locked until minimum holding period (no early exit)
Return Type: Regular dividends + capital appreciation

This is AireVest's core cash-flow strategy, designed for investors who want steady income and stability, not speculation.

In a Ready 2 Rent project, investors pool funds to buy a finished, already rentable apartment — often fully furnished or needing only minor touch-ups. We start generating income almost immediately, distributing rental dividends every quarter. These are typically properties in stable, high-demand rental areas — for example, central Sofia, Plovdiv, or Varna, where occupancy rates exceed 85%.

What makes this strategy unique is its built-in safety net.

We aim for AT LEAST:

• >2% net annual yield (after all expenses), and

• >5% Internal Rate of Return (IRR) over the investment horizon.

The key principle here is capital protection through time.

We set a minimum holding period (usually 1 to 3 years), aligning with the forecasted break-even point — the year when all acquisition and setup costs are recovered through rent and appreciation. This ensures that investors are not exposed to short-term fluctuations. In other words, even if the property value dips slightly during the first year, investors are never left at a loss by the time they're allowed to exit.

Example:

A two-bedroom apartment in Plovdiv's city center costs €200,000. AireVest expects:

• €9,000 annual rent (€750/month)

• ~35% total expense ratio (taxes, property operator, asset management fee)

• €5,850 annual net income → 2.93% net yield

• Projected appreciation: 6% per year

Over three years, the combined annualized return (income + appreciation) hits around 7–8%. After year three, investors can vote to sell or continue holding, depending on market conditions.

This strategy is ideal for those who want to earn passive income, diversify beyond savings or stocks, and enjoy real ownership of income-producing assets — without ever having to find tenants or deal with repairs.

3. Build to Rent – Turning Blueprints into Income Machines

Timeframe: Varies (typically 12–24 months)
Liquidity: Locked until the property is fully operational
Return Type: Rental dividends + appreciation after completion

This is AireVest's development-driven strategy, combining the best of construction opportunity and long-term rental yield.

In a Build to Rent project, Airevest investors invest in pre-completion or newly built properties (often before obtaining the Bulgarian Act 16 — the final occupancy permit). We purchase at a lower price during the construction or pre-delivery phase, then oversee completion, furnishing, and setup until the property is rental-ready.

Once ready, the DPK (the company holding the property) starts generating rent. Investors earn from both capital appreciation (as the property's market value rises after completion) and rental income once tenants move in.

Example:

Let's take a one-bedroom apartment in Sofia's Krastova Vada district — a modern area popular with professionals but where property prices have outpaced rental growth. The apartment is available pre–Act 16 for €1,750/m², bringing the total purchase price to around €140,000 for an 80 m² unit (including common areas).

Once the building receives Act 16, similar completed apartments in the same project typically sell for €2,100–€2,200/m², meaning the market value could reach €165,000–€175,000. That's a ~20% appreciation purely from the construction phase completing — before it even starts generating rent.

After completion, AireVest's local partners handle the setup, furnishing, and tenant onboarding (around €8,000–€10,000 total). Once rented, the apartment achieves a monthly rent of roughly €900–€950, or about €10,800–€11,400 per year.

With typical expenses — including property management, maintenance, taxes, and platform fees — investors can expect a net annual yield around 2.5–3%, which is conservative but realistic for Sofia's prime districts. However, when combined with the initial value appreciation, total annualized returns for investors often reach 6–8% over the first 2–3 years.

4. Build to Sell – Combining Development Gains and Flexibility

Timeframe: Varies (typically 1–3 years)
Liquidity: Resale available (secondary market planned)
Return Type: Profit dividends + optional resale exit

The Build to Sell model is for investors seeking capital growth from development projects — with more flexibility than Fix & Flip.

Here, Airevest investors purchase properties pre- or under construction, furnishes them to a high standard, and then sells when the market is favorable.

The timeline is longer — usually one to three years — but the upside is greater, and investors may have the option to sell their shares on Airevest's secondary marketplace once available.

Example:

Imagine a two-storey residential building in Varna's Briz district, just a few minutes from the sea. The property, slightly dated but structurally sound, is listed for €420,000. AireVest lists it on the platform for a Build to Sell campaign, allowing investors to collectively fund the purchase and renovation through a dedicated Variable Capital Company (DPK).

A professional renovation plan adds modern interiors, new facades, and energy-efficient upgrades — with an estimated cost of €130,000. The total project budget, including furnishing and closing costs, reaches around €550,000.

Over the next 18–24 months, the building is transformed into four boutique apartments targeting young professionals and digital nomads. Once completed, the market value of the fully modernized units reaches approximately €720,000–€750,000, supported by Varna's rising demand for premium short- and mid-term rentals during tourist seasons.

When the DPK sells the renovated property (or the individual units), all investors receive dividends from the net profit.

• Gross project profit: ~€180,000–€200,000

• Estimated investor return (after costs and platform fees): ~15–18% IRR over 18–24 months

Because Build to Sell projects often include a resale option, investors who prefer to exit earlier may sell their shares to other users once AireVest's secondary marketplace becomes available.

This makes Build to Sell ideal for investors seeking mid-term capital growth — combining the potential of real estate development with the flexibility to exit when market timing feels right, all without managing construction, contractors, or property sales themselves.

Choosing the Right Strategy for You

Each strategy has a distinct profile — in returns, timelines, and risk. Here's how to think about which one fits you best:

Strategy	Timeframe	Primary Return	Liquidity	Best For
Fix & Flip	6–12 months	One-time dividend after resale	No resale	Short-term investors seeking fast capital rotation
Ready 2 Rent	1–3 years	Steady dividends + appreciation	Locked until break-even	Passive income seekers and conservative investors
Build to Rent	1–2 years (development) + ongoing rental	Rental income + appreciation	Locked until completion	Balanced investors comfortable with development risk
Build to Sell	1–3 years	Profit dividends + optional resale	Secondary market planned	Medium-term investors focused on capital growth

Putting It All Together: A Diversified Real Estate Portfolio

One of AireVest's biggest advantages is that you can mix and match strategies to create a balanced portfolio — just like investors diversify across stocks or funds.

For example:

• You could allocate 40% to Ready 2 Rent for stable cash flow,

• 30% to Build to Rent for development upside,

• 20% to Fix & Flip for quick-turnaround profits, and

• 10% to Build to Sell for medium-term flexibility.

That way, your overall portfolio benefits from both income and growth, balancing risk and reward across different timelines.

Why AireVest's Model Works

What makes AireVest's structure unique is that every project is held through its own Variable Capital Company (DPK). Investors own shares in that company, which owns the property — ensuring real legal ownership, not just a promise on paper. Returns are transparent, distributed directly to investors, and tracked through the platform's dashboard.

AireVest's team, with deep experience in property management, construction oversight, and financial modeling, ensures that every step — from acquisition to renovation to sale — is handled professionally and compliantly.

By combining modern fintech infrastructure with on-the-ground real estate expertise, AireVest makes it possible for anyone — whether in Bulgaria or abroad — to invest like a seasoned property developer.

Each AireVest strategy serves a different type of investor, but all share the same foundation: real ownership, transparency, and performance-driven returns.

• Fix & Flip turns quick renovations into fast dividends.

• Ready 2 Rent delivers passive income and safety.

• Build to Rent transforms construction projects into long-term rental assets.

• Build to Sell combines development upside with flexible exits.

Whatever your goals — short-term gains, long-term income, or diversified exposure — AireVest gives you a simple, transparent, and professionally managed way to grow your wealth through real estate, starting from just €5,000.

Because at Airevest, real ownership starts small — but it grows with you.