A ready-to-earn property can generate short-term rental revenue from day one: building permission verified by document, clean paperwork and — in the best case — a proven income history. It is the opposite of the property "with potential", which still has everything to prove.
The three readiness levels
- Cleared: convention and rules do not forbid — Favorable Building seal.
- Cleared with minutes: permission voted and recorded — Full Season seal, the gold standard.
- Earning: cleared and already operating with reports — ★ Proven income seal.
Why paying (a little) more makes sense
Each level removes a risk: of a ban, of an assembly surprise, of a broken projection. What you "save" buying unverified, you give back in vacancy, fines or months stalled waiting for authorization. Experienced investors pay for eliminated risk — it is cheaper than discovering it later. Browse properties by seal.
Frequently asked questions
Is a ready-to-earn property more expensive?
Sometimes marginally — but the premium buys eliminated risk and day-one revenue. At resale, that readiness also adds value.
Which seal should I prioritize when buying?
Full Season (permission in the minutes) as the baseline; ★ Proven income when you want real numbers instead of projections.
Is a "potential" property never worth it?
It can be, if the discount compensates the risk and due diligence shows a viable path — but the price must reflect the uncertainty.