Summary
You earn your share of rental income based on your ownership percentage. Rental payment are usually made monthly, but may be delayed if a property is vacant. Rental payments are made to your Arvo Wallet in AED. All expenses are deducted before the rental payment is made.
How It Works
Tenant pays rent
Property manager collects
Expenses deducted
Your share calculated
Paid to your wallet
How Your Share is Calculated
Your rental income = Your ownership % × Net rental income
Example
Item | Amount |
Monthly rent collected | 5,000 AED |
Service Charges | -500 AED |
Admin., Mgmt. and Maintenance Costs | -250 AED |
Net rental income | 4,250 AED |
Your ownership | 1% |
Your share | 42.50 AED |
All deductions happen before your share is calculated. What you receive is net income.
What's Deducted Before Distribution
Expense | Description |
Admin., Mgmt. and Maintenance Costs | Administration fee for ongoing investment oversight and reporting, and the property management cost paid to the appointed management company for day-to-day upkeep, including tenant services, repairs, and routine maintenance of the unit. |
Service charges | Fees paid to the Building for upkeep of common areas / lobby |
All these costs are estimated in the property listing before you invest.
Payment Schedule
Detail | Information |
Payment date | Once every month |
Currency | AED |
Destination | Your Arvo wallet |
Notification | Email + app notification |
Note that Rental Payments will only be made when the property is tenanted, delays might exists and Rental Return is not guaranteed.
When Payments Start
Stage | Typical Timing |
Investment Confirmation | Instant |
Property funding completes | Days to weeks |
Property purchase closes | 1 to 2 weeks after funding |
First rent collection: Tenanted Property | Within a Month of property closing |
First rent collection: Vacant Property | Within 2-3 Months of the property closing |
First distribution | Within 30 days of funding if tenanted at purchase, within 60 days if vacant |
Expect your first payment within 30 days of funding if the property is already tenanted, or within 90 days if it's vacant at purchase. Delays may happen if the tenant search process takes longer.
Viewing Your Income
In the Arvo app:
Go to Wallet
View Transaction History
See each rental payment by property
Or:
Go to Portfolio
Select a property
View Rental Return
What Affects Your Income
Factors That Can Increase Income
Rent increases at lease renewal
Lower vacancy rates
Factors That Can Decrease Income
Tenant vacancies
Rent reductions
Major repairs needed
Increased maintenance fees
Vacancy Periods
When there's no tenant, there's no rental income.
This is a normal part of property investment. Between tenants:
You receive no rental distribution for that period
Fees are not charged for the vacant period
Property management continues
We work to find new tenants quickly — we aim for properties with 90%+ tenancy
Projected vs. Actual Returns
In Listing | Meaning |
Projected yield | Estimated annual return based on current rent |
Net yield | After all expenses |
Projections are estimates, not guarantees. Actual income depends on occupancy and expenses. We try our best for these numbers to be as close to each other as we can, but there is no guarantee.
Income During Exit
If you sell your shares via exit window, you receive rental income up to the sale date. The new owner receives income after that.
If the property is sold entirely, final rental income is distributed with sale proceeds, calculated up to property sale completion.
Common Questions
Why didn't I receive income this month?
Possible reasons: property is vacant, tenant is late on their rent, or there were major expenses. You can see all up to date information about your property in the Portfolio section..
Is rental income guaranteed?
No. Rental income depends on tenants paying rent. Vacancies mean no income for that period.
Can I reinvest my rental income automatically?
Not currently. Income goes to your wallet, and you choose how to use it. We are working on auto-invest.
Do I pay tax on rental income?
Tax depends on your country of residence. We are unable to offer legal tax advice.
Why is my income different from the projected yield?
Projected yields are estimates. Actual income varies based on occupancy, expenses, and rent levels.
Summary
Item | Details |
Payment date | Typically once each month |
Currency | AED |
Calculation | Your % × Net rental income |
Destination | Your Arvo wallet |
Expenses | Deducted before distribution |
Need Help?
All investments carry risk. Real estate price can increase and decrease in value. Past performance is not a guarantee of future returns. Arvo is regulated by the DFSA.