How Equity Villa Fund Achieved a 2.89x Gain on a Duplex in Park City
Download the full case study to see how a strategic acquisition and value-add remodel turned a $2.3M distressed asset into a $6.43M luxury residence
ABOUT
EQUITY RESIDENCES
Equity Residences is a luxury vacation home investment fund for accredited investors. You invest in a portfolio of residences in prime locations with high rental demand and high appreciation. At the end of the 10-year investment period we sell the homes and you and your fellow investors recoup your initial investment plus share anticipated returns. In the meantime, you and your family have rent-free access to our luxury vacation homes located in prestigious destinations.
KEY FACTS
EQUITY VILLA FUND
Equity Villa Fund (2012–2016) strategically acquired and transformed distressed vacation homes—foreclosures, short sales, and unfinished residences—into luxury retreats. Through expert renovations and asset management, the fund elevated these homes to premium standards, delivering both exceptional vacation experiences and strong rental revenue.
Investors enjoyed a decade of returns and exclusive access to these revitalized residences.
How Equity Residences Works
Invest in a Growing Real Estate Fund
Diversified Portfolio of Luxury Vacation Homes Around the World
Enjoy Rent-Free Vacations
Enjoy 10 Years of Rent-free Vacations Worth Tens of Thousands of Dollars Every Year
Travel to Exclusive Destinations
Choose Your Destinations from Thousands of Fund and Affiliate Homes Around the Globe
REAP YOUR WELL-EARNED REWARDS
You Receive Many Valuable Vacations + Your Investment Back + Real Estate Appreciation*
KEY TAKEAWAYS
FROM THE CASE STUDY

Acquisition
Acquired a distressed duplex in the heart of Park City for $1.8M, 43% below market value

renovation
Invested $542,000 in high-impact renovations

Hold
Held Deer Valley A for 8 years and sold at the peak of the COVID-driven mountain real estate surge. Retained Deer Valley B for investor use, then sold after an 11-year hold

Disposition
$6.43M cash harvested for investors after sales or 14% IRR in residences investment alone
Why invest with equity residences

DIVERSIFIED PORTFOLIOS
Choose from curated portfolios based in Europe or North America, giving you access to premier destinations and a balanced global investment strategy.
TRAVEL FREEDOM
Enjoy unrestricted access with no blackout dates and no lotteries. Book stays at Equity Residences homes or travel through our extensive affiliate network.
FINANCIAL + LIFESTYLE RETURN
You don’t have to choose between ROI and unforgettable experiences. Equity Residences delivers both.

"I decided my money was much better spent investing in real estate rather than renting and not having anything to show for it."
Trina O.
Equity Villa Fund investor

It's a private equity model. General Partners get paid after the investors get paid... I think that's fair. Our incentives are aligned...It's investing in a diversified portfolio of real estate assets."
Karthik
Equity Platinum Fund investor

"Investing with Equity Residences allowed us to combine nice homes with family travel. Putting the two together is important."
Brian
Equity Platinum Fund and Equity Platinum Fund 2 investor
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*Returns are not guaranteed.