Learn How We Build Value for Our Investors Through Strategic Real Estate Investment
Discover how we acquired and transformed a luxury villa in Princeville Resort Kauai, Hawaii, delivering 2x return for our investors.
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
The home was acquired in 2015 as a short sale for $944,658.48, inclusive of closing costs.

renovation
Following $41,439 in targeted renovations, including the addition of a 4th bedroom, the total acquisition book value reached $1.06M.

Hold
Held Princeville for 9 years and sold in September 2024 for $2,601,518.56 in pre-tax proceeds

Disposition
The sale of a luxury prime vacation villa located in the prestigious
Princeville Resort in Kauai in September 2024 resulted in an impressive
return of capital of 2.5x
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.